The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has awarded a bonus of 1.31 billion rupees ($14.24 million) to the Indian cricket team following their historic victory at the T20 World Cup. The bonus, which is six times higher than the official prize money of $2.34 million earned for the win, was announced on Tuesday.
India claimed their third T20 World Cup title with a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final held in Ahmedabad. The BCCI’s additional reward of $14.24 million surpasses the tournament’s overall prize pool of $11.25 million, further highlighting the Indian board’s recognition of the team’s achievement.
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“The Board congratulates the players, support staff, and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future,” said the BCCI in a statement.
This is not the first time the BCCI has rewarded Indian cricket success with substantial bonuses. In the previous year, the team was awarded a $6.72 million bonus for winning the Champions Trophy, a sum triple that of the $2.24 million the team received for the title.
Looking ahead, India’s next goal is to bring home a gold medal from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to captain Suryakumar Yadav.
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