New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for the Indian cricket team following its historic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory.
The reward will cover the 15-member squad, coaching staff and other support personnel who were part of India’s successful campaign.
According to sources, the players are expected to receive the largest share of the reward, while the distribution for the support staff will be determined based on their respective roles and hierarchy.
The amount marks an increase from the Rs 125 crore reward announced in 2024 after India’s previous T20 World Cup triumph under captain Rohit Sharma.
In a statement, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated the team for the achievement.
“The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future,” Saikia said.
India secured the title after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
With the win, India successfully defended its title, becoming the first team in the tournament’s history to retain the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
The victory also made India the first team to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup three times, strengthening its position among the most successful teams in the history of the format.
