The BCCI had announced a prize money of Rs 125 crore for the Indian team that won the T20 World Cup. India, led by Rohit Sharma, won the T20 World Cup title for the second time by defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados on June 29. After this spectacular victory, the BCCI also opened its treasury. There was discussion for several days about how this prize money would be distributed among the team members. A total of 42 members were sent from India for this global tournament.
How will BCCI Rs 125 crore cash reward to Team India be distributed?
After the historic victory in the World Championship, the Indian team was given a grand welcome in Mumbai. The team reached New Delhi from Barbados on Thursday, after which they met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After meeting PM Narendra Modi, the team reached Mumbai in the evening, where the Indian players were first welcomed at the airport. After this, the team was welcomed by taking out a victory procession in an open bus from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium. A huge crowd of Indian cricket fans gathered in this victory procession. After the victory procession, the BCCI honored the Indian team at the Wankhede Stadium, where the board official gave a cheque of Rs 125 crore to the team.
15 players including Dravid got the highest amount
Out of the prize money of Rs 125 crore announced by the BCCI, the highest amount was given to the 15-member Indian team players and head coach Rahul Dravid. Interestingly, among these 15 players, there were three players who were not included in the playing-11 in any match. According to the report, 15 players of the team, including captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid, were given Rs 5 crore each. These also include Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal, who did not get a chance to play in a single match. Dravid's tenure ended with the T20 World Cup final.
Coaching staff will get Rs 2.5 crore
Head coach Rahul Dravid received a reward of Rs 5 crore, while his other colleagues were given Rs 2.5 crore. Batting coach Vikram Rathod, fielding coach T. Dilip and bowling coach Paras Mahambre were given Rs 2.5 crore. At the same time, other backroom staff like physiotherapist, throwdown specialist and strength and conditioning coach have been given Rs 2 crore each.
Selectors and reserve players also got money
Apart from the players, coaches and support staff, the senior selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar and four reserve players have also got a big share in the prize. According to the report, apart from Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan and Khalil Ahmed, five members of the selection committee have received Rs 1 crore each from this prize money. Apart from these, prize money has also been distributed among video analysts and BCCI staff members. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah had said, 'As far as Rs 125 crore is concerned, this amount will also be distributed among the players, support staff, coaches and selectors.' It is known that apart from BCCI, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had also announced a prize money of Rs 11 crore for the Indian team.
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