llowing India’s successful defence of their T20 World Cup title, the Board of Control of Cricket in India has announced a cash reward of INR 131 crore for the champion squad.
“The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future,” the BCCI said in a statement.
On Sunday, India drubbed New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad after posting an enormous 255 for 5 on the back of half-centuries from their top three – Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan. Jasprit Bumrah then rocked New Zealand’s chase with marvelous figures of 4 for 15 in his full quota.
India lifted the T20 World Cup for a record third time. West Indies (2012 and 2016) and England (2010 and 2022) have won the title twice each. India are also the first team to win successive men’s T20 World Cups – no holder had even made it to the final previously. India are also the first team to win the tournament at home.
With the Champions Trophy and the T20 World Cup titles in the kitty, India will have their eyes set on the ODI World Cup next year, a conquest they missed by a narrow margin in the 2023 event as Australia broke their unbeaten run to emerge victors.
