Cricket once begun and was restricted to England. And still is the national sport of the country. The sport gained popularity in other parts of the world as British set up colonies and now is a popularly played in countries such as India, Australia, West Indies, south Africa. The game has evolved tremendously since its inception in the 18th century and today players bag huge compensation for their sporting talents through the teams they play for and the endorsements deals from top notch companies. Here is a look at highest paid cricketers 2015.