The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced Rs 58 crore as cash reward for Team India following their ICC Champions Trophy triumph. Men in Blue, led by Rohit Sharma were sensational throughout the tournament as they did not lose a single match. In the final, India defeated New Zealand by four wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. As per the official release, the cash reward will "cover the players, coaching and support staff and members of the men's selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar".
"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is delighted to announce a cash reward of INR 58 Crore for Team India following their triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This financial recognition honours the players, coaching and support staff and members of the Men’s Selection Committee," the board said in a statement.
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"Under the able and astute leadership of Captain Rohit Sharma, India dominated the tournament, registering four commanding victories en route to the final. The team began their campaign with a solid six-wicket win over Bangladesh, then secured a convincing six-wicket triumph against Pakistan. They continued their momentum with a 44-run victory over New Zealand before ultimately overcoming Australia by four wickets in the semi-final," the official press release from BCCI stated.
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India got a cash prize of $2.24 million (approximately Rs 19.45 crore) from ICC for winning the Champions Trophy. Interestingly, BCCI's cash reward for the team is nearly three times the official prize money rewarded by ICC.
"Winning back-to-back ICC titles is special and this reward recognises Team India's dedication and excellence on the global stage," said BCCI president Roger Binny in a release.
Binny said the Champions Trophy triumph is a testament to India's strong cricketing eco-system.
"This was also our second ICC Trophy in 2025, following the ICC U19 Women's World Cup triumph and it highlights the strong cricketing ecosystem in place in our country," he said.
In fact, it was India's third ICC trophy in the last eight months as they had won the last year's T20 World Cup, beating South Africa in the final.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the victory justified India's top-ranking in white ball formats.
"Their dominance in world cricket is a result of years of hard work and strategic execution. This victory has justified India's top ranking in white-ball cricket, and we are sure the team will continue to excel in the years to come," said Saikia.
India dominated the Champions Trophy from the start, registering four commanding victories en route to the final.
India began their campaign with a solid six-wicket win over Bangladesh, then secured a convincing six-wicket triumph against Pakistan.
They continued their momentum with a 44-run victory over New Zealand before overcoming Australia by four wickets in the semifinal.
"The dedication and commitment shown by the players have set a new benchmark, and we are confident that Indian cricket will keep raising the bar on the global stage," Saikia added.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said Indian players displayed excellent composure under pressure during the ICC marquee event.
"The players exhibited remarkable composure under pressure, and their success is an inspiration to aspiring cricketers across the country. The team has once again proved that Indian cricket is built on a strong foundation of skill, mental toughness, and a winning mentality," he said.
Prabhtej Bhatia, the BCCI treasurer, and joint secretary Rohan Gauns Desai too lauded the team and said the governing body will continue to work towards strengthening the cricketing infrastructure in the country. (With PTI inputs)
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