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NEIL MANTHORP: Victorious Proteas lap up two bonus days of relaxation ahead of third Test
All over town, the Proteas players were seen smiles on the faces of one and all
The rewards available to the world’s best cricketers are greater than ever, with domestic T20 leagues handing out month-long contracts to retired internationals that are worth more than they made in several years playing for their countries. The Indian Premier League has made millionaires of more than 100 players in the decade since its inception and many more have been made financially secure for life. Even the Bangladesh Premier League pays its biggest names more than $300,000 for a month. It is certainly worth the time and dedication to reach the top. Once there, sponsorship deals with kit and accessories companies can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, not to mention the match fees and win bonuses paid by the majority of national boards for those still representing their countries. But there is something else that puts just as big a smile on the faces of international players; something that has no price: an unscheduled day off that has been earned, especially on tour a...
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