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BCCI Rewards Champions Trophy Winning Team with ₹58 Crores: Full Breakdown Inside
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is rolling out ₹58 crore in cash rewards to salute Team India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph—a four-wicket thriller over New Zealand in Dubai on March 9. From Rohit Sharma’s squad to Gautam Gambhir’s coaching crew, everyone’s getting a cut. Here’s the breakdown, the journey, and the buzz from the top brass.
Cash Rain Details
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia laid it out—₹58 crore split across the board:
- Players: Each of the 15 squad members bags ₹3 crore—₹45 crore total.
- Head Coach: Gautam Gambhir scores ₹3 crore for steering the ship.
- Assistants: Ryan Ten Doeschate, Abhishek Nayar, Sitanshu Kotak, Morne Morkel—₹50 lakh each, ₹2 crore combined.
- Support Crew: Trainers, physios, analysts—₹50 lakh apiece, roughly ₹5 crore pooled.
- Officials: Selection committee and BCCI bigwigs net ₹25 lakh each, around ₹6 crore.
Saikia called it a “proud moment” to honor the grind that clinched India’s second straight ICC crown.
India’s Title Charge
After the 2023 World Cup final gut-punch, India’s white-ball juggernaut roared back—first the T20 World Cup 2024, now this.
- The Final: March 9, Dubai—New Zealand posted 169; India chased it down with four wickets and 11 balls to spare. Rohit’s 38 and Hardik’s clutch 18 sealed it.
- Road There: Six-wicket wins over Bangladesh and Pakistan, a 44-run smackdown of New Zealand, and a four-wicket semi-final edge past Australia. X lit up: “Rohit’s boys own the clutch” (@CricketFreak).
How They Did It
Rohit Sharma’s captaincy was ice-cold, the squad relentless:
- Bangladesh: Bowlers choked ‘em, batters cruised—six wickets in hand.
- Pakistan: Pace rattled ‘em—another six-wicket stroll.
- New Zealand (Group): 44-run thumping—spinners turned the screw.
- Australia (Semi): Four-wicket grit—middle order held firm.
- Final: Rohit anchored, Hardik finished—four wickets, pure nerve.
BCCI Brass Weigh In
The top dogs couldn’t hold back the praise.
- President Roger Binny: “Back-to-back ICC titles? That’s elite. This cash is for the unseen hustle—and props to our U19 women’s win too. India’s ecosystem’s rocking.”
- Secretary Devajit Saikia: “This reward’s earned—years of sweat, killer execution. We’re the white-ball kings, and this sets the bar higher.”
- VP Rajeev Shukla: “Mental steel won this. The kids watching? They’ve got heroes now—skill, guts, the lot.”
- Treasurer Prabhtej Bhatia: “INR 58 crore says we back excellence. We’ll keep pumping resources—India’s depth is unreal.”
- Joint Secretary Rohan Gauns Dessai: “Solid all tournament—that final was fireworks. Fans globally are buzzing; we’re here to keep the crown.”
Conclusion
The BCCI’s decision to reward the Champions Trophy-winning team with a cash prize of ₹58 crore is a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication. The detailed prize distribution ensures that every member of the team, from players to support staff, is recognized for their contributions. This victory and the subsequent reward highlight India’s dominance in white-ball cricket and set a new benchmark for future performances.
