Calcutta/New Delhi: The IPL is known to be generous with players earning huge salaries. But even when a franchise does not really get much service from a player, the rules are such that they might end up paying hefty amounts.

The rules say that a team have to pay even those players who report to the camp injured. But it will all depend on the franchise's agreement with the player.

During the ongoing edition of the IPL, Delhi DareDevils (DD) may have to cough up a good amount without getting the services of Mohammed Shami, who has been ruled out for at least three months, due to a knee injury. Shami got injured during the World Cup.

The salary clause, which deals with injured players, is loaded in players' favour.

It states that the moment a player, bought at the IPL auction, reports to the team camp, he will have to be paid 50 per cent of his contracted amount, even if he is injured and unable to take part in the tournament. In fact, an IPL governing council member admitted that DD indeed may have to pay 50 per cent (Rs 2.12 crore) of Shami's salary for the season.

"As per rules, even if Shami was ruled out of IPL without playing a single match he will be paid half of his contracted salary. So, if he was bought at the auction for Rs 4.5 crore, DD will need to pay half the amount," a senior BCCI official and IPL governing council member said on Wednesday.

Shami might have carried his knee injury from World Cup, but since he reported to the camp, the franchises don't have an option.

"They need to pay. BCCI and IPL will always be in favour of players and I don't see this rule changing. Also, Shami being a contracted player, his surgery charges will be borne by the BCCI," the source said.<>

A DD spokesman, when contacted, said: "We will follow what is there in the IPL guidelines. The rest is there for the IPL to comment."

Many franchises have insurance to cover injured players, but they don't always get the full claim amount.