BCCI announces grand prize for T20 World Cup champion team

WEB DESK: Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah announced a grand prize of INR 125 crore for Team India’s victory in the T20 World Cup 2024.

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced a hefty prize money for Rohit Sharma-led Team India after the Men in Blue clinched the T20 World Cup title in Barbados on Saturday.

India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling finale. This marks India’s first ICC trophy since their 2013 Champions Trophy triumph in England.

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“Under the exceptional leadership of Rohit Sharma, this team has shown remarkable resolve and resilience, becoming the first team in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup to win the tournament unbeaten,” said Shah in a statement.

“They have faced and silenced their critics with stellar performances time and again. Their journey has been nothing short of inspirational, and today, they join the ranks of the greats,” he added.