BCCI to Reward India’s Cricket Heroes with Cash Prize for Champions Trophy Victory

India’s Journey to Champions Trophy Glory

A clinical defense of a modest total was executed by India against New Zealand in their final group-stage match, resulting in a 44-run victory for Rohit Sharma’s side.

As a result, the team secured the spot in the league standings and was drawn against Australia—the side that had prevailed over them in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Final—in the semifinals. A total of 264 was posted by Australis before the Indian bowlers dismantled their batting lineup. The run chase was then guided by Virat Kohli, who delivered a composed knock of 84 runs. 

India’s Final Victory Over New Zealand

India and New Zealand locked horns once more in the championship match, and the Black Caps were once again outperformed.

New Zealand's innings were restricted to 251/7 by the combined efforts of spinners Ravindra Jadeja (1/30), Varun Chakravarthy (2/45), and Kuldeep Yadav (2/40). Rohit Sharma delivered a blistering 76-run innings, with crucial contributions from India’s middle order, sealing the victory. Both the players and the support personnel working behind the scenes were commended by Roger Binny, a past Indian international and the present BCCI President, in recognition of their efforts in this victory. 

BCCI Honors Team India’s Hard Work with a Special Reward

Winning consecutive titles has been regarded as a remarkable achievement, and reward has been presented as a testament to Team India’s dedication and excellence on the global platform, “Roger stated. “The cash prize has been granted as an acknowledgment of the immense hard work that has been put in behind the scenes.

Devajit Saikia, the Honorary Secretary of the BCCI, expressed confidence that further accolades would be earned by India in the years ahead.

“The passion and perseverance of the players have defined a new level of excellence, fueling optimism that Indian cricket will uphold and surpass global standards.”