About Tushar Deshpande
Tushar Deshpande is an Indian bowler who plays for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. RR retained him for ₹6.5 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹20 lakh in 2022 (Chennai Super Kings) to ₹6.5 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹13.6 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals against Rajasthan Royals on 14 October 2020, he has played 53 IPL matches, scoring 54 runs and taking 55 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Tushar Deshpande in IPL
- IPL champion (2023): won the title with Chennai Super Kings.
- Best bowling: 4/27 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2024.
- Best bowling season: 21 wickets in 2023.
How Tushar Deshpande’s Salary Compares at RR
Tushar Deshpande is the 8th highest-paid player in the 26-man RR squad, taking about 5.5% of the team’s total player spend. The average RR player earns about ₹4.55 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹6.5 crore.