BCCI Announces Prize Money Of Rs 125 Crore For Team India After Winning T20 World Cup 2024 Title

BCCI secretary Jay Shah announces prize money of Rs 125 crore for Team India for winning T20 World Cup 2024.

Following India's iconic victory at the Kensington Oval, secretary of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Jay Shah has announced that the prize money of Rs. 125 cr for the T20 World Cup 2024 “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,” read the tweet on X.

Rohit Sharma and co created history by becoming the first team to ever win the T20 World Cup not having lost a single game throughout the the tournament. Jay Shah also released a media statement on Sunday congratulating the ‘Men in Blue' on a job well done.

“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,” read the statement by Jay Shah

The side which lost the finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup at home against Australia had faced a lot of criticism coming into the tournament. The win against South Africa was the redemption for India as the entire country celebrated the momentous occasion in style.

“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, achieving something truly special that brings immense pride and joy to all Indians,” added Jay Shah in the statement