BCCI announces cash prize of Rs 131 crore for Indian squad for its third T20 World Cup victory

STC NEWS MONITORING DESK
NEW DELHI, MARCH 10 (STC): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for the Indian squad for its third T20 World Cup victory. The cash prize covers 15 players, coaching staff, other support staff.
India lifted the prestigious trophy after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, successfully defending the title and becoming the first team in the history of the tournament to retain the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Reports quoting sources state that the players will get lion’s share of the prize money while support staff amount will be decided as per hierarchy.
Notably, the amount is an increment of Rs 6 crore from the Rs 125 crore that Rohit Sharma’s team was awarded back in 2024.
“The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in a statement.
It’s pertinent to mention that with this victory, India also became the first team to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup three times.
(Straight Talk Communications I Inputs from Agencies)