New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore for the Indian cricket team for winning the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this month in Dubai.
The Rohit Sharma-led India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final to bag their third Champions Trophy title.
The cash reward covers the entire team including the players, coaching and support staff and members of the men's selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar. However no break-up has been given in the statement of BCCI.
Roger Binny Statement
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BCCI President Roger Binny in a release said, "Winning back-to-back ICC titles is special and this reward recognises Team India's dedication and excellence on the global stage. The cash award is a recognition of the hard work that everyone puts in behind the scenes."
"This was also our second ICC Trophy in 2025, following the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup triumph and it highlights the strong cricketing ecosystem in place in our country," Binny further said.
Binny said the Champions Trophy triumph is a testament to India's strong cricketing eco-system.
BCCI Secy Devajit Saikia
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BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said, "Their dominance in world cricket is a result of years of hard work and strategic execution. This victory has justified India's top ranking in white-ball cricket, and we are sure the team will continue to excel in the years to come."
In fact India dominated the Champions Trophy from the begining, registering four victories en route to the final.
