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bcci awarded 131 crore to indian team of 15 plus
BCCI announce Rs 131 crore cash reward for Team India after ...Lifting 2026 T20 wirld cup
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a ₹131 crore cash reward for the Indian team following their victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Announced on March 10, 2026, this prize money is to be shared among the 15-player squad, coaching staff, and support staff.
Key Highlights of the Reward:
Amount: ₹131 crore (INR 1.31 Billion), marking a ₹6 crore increase from the 2024 reward of ₹125 crore.
Recipients: The prize is for the squad, coaching staff, and support staff.
Context: The team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, secured the title in 2026, becoming the first team to win back-to-back T20 World Cups.
Announcement: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia announced the reward on March 10, 2026.
This reward acknowledges the team's achievement in defending their title on home soil, with the lion's share going to the players.
ICC awarded 27 Crore to winning team india as well as 13 Crore ( in nz Currency) to runners up team.
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