BCCI Announces Rs 125 Crore As Prize Money For Rohit Sharma’s Triumphant T20 World Cup-Winning Indian Team
It was India's second T20 World Cup title after winning the inaugural edition in 2007.
New Delhi: The Board of Control For Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a whopping prize money of Rs 125 crores to the triumphant Indian cricket team for winning the T20 World Cup 2024, secretary Jay Shah said on Sunday. India defeated South Africa by seven runs in Barbados on Saturday to lift the T20 World Cup for the second time. The first time India won the T20 World Cup was in 2007. The win also ended India’s 11-year Trophy drought.
“I am pleased to announce prize money of INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support staff for this outstanding achievement!” Shah posted on ‘X’.
I am pleased to announce prize money of INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support… pic.twitter.com/KINRLSexsD
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 30, 2024
Notably, Shah, along with other top BCCI office bearers were with the Indian team for the T20 World Cup in USA and the Caribbean. “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.”
Shah also lauded the team’s strong work ethics. “This team has made us all proud with their dedication, hard work, and unyielding spirit. Led by Rohit Sharma, and ably assisted by Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and others they have fulfilled the dreams and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians,” he said in his statement.
However, there is still no updates on the Indian team’s return to the country. As per reports, Rohit and his boy are likely to board a flight back on July 1 and fly via New York to Dubai and then India. It is certain that the BCCI will do something for Indian players’ reception in Mumbai, but nothing has been disclosed yet.
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