The Indian cricket team after securing the T20 World Cup victory, was awarded a bonus of 1.31 billion rupees ($14.24 million) on Tuesday by the country’s cricket board, six times the prize money they claimed for lifting the title in Ahmedabad. India sealed their historic third men’s T20 World Cup crown with a dominant 96‑run victory over New Zealand in a one‑sided final on Sunday, earning $2.34 million for the tournament win.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), announced the additional prize for the Indian team in recognition of their victory – a sum roughly $3 million higher than the tournament’s overall prize pot of $11.25 million.
“The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future,” the BCCI said in a statement.