India reveal cash reward for victorious Champions Trophy contingent
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a hefty cash reward for the Indian contingent that achieved that Champions Trophy 2025 triumph.
Epic montage of India's enthralling victory | Champions Trophy 2025
On March 9th, India became the only side in the Champions Trophy history to secure a third title as they beat New Zealand by four wickets.
In recognition of this stellar achievement, the BCCI have announced a cash reward of INR 58 Crore for the players, coaching and support staff and members of the Men’s Selection Committee.
India had an unbeaten run during the tournament. The side began with six-wicket wins over Bangladesh and arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening two games at the tournament.
Rohit Sharma and Sanjana Ganesan on India's Champions Trophy 2025 triumph.
This was followed by a clinical defence of a modest score against New Zealand in their final group game, which Rohit Sharma’s side took by 44 runs.
This helped the team top the league stage and placed them against Australia, the side which had defeated them in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Final, in the semis.
India bowled their opponents out for 264 before Virat Kohli helped ace the chase with a clinical 84.
India had a rematch against New Zealand in the final and managed to get the better of Black Caps yet again.
Spinners Ravindra Jadeja (1/30), Varun Chakaravarthy (2/45) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) ensured New Zealand were held to 251/7, before Rohit Sharma’s attacking 76, ably supported by India’s middle-order, got India home.
Roger Binny, the former India international who is now the President of BCCI, lauded both the players and the supporting staff that worked behind the scenes for this achievement.
Kuldeep sends Kane Williamson packing | IND v NZ | Champions Trophy 2025
“Winning back-to-back ICC titles is special and this reward recognizes Team India’s dedication and excellence on the global stage,” Roger said. “The cash award is a recognition of the hard work that everyone puts in behind the scenes.
“This was also our second ICC Trophy in 2025, following the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup triumph and it highlights the strong cricketing ecosystem in place in our country.”
Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, BCCI, was confident that India would achieve further laurels in years to come.
“Their dominance in world cricket is a result of years of hard work and strategic execution. This victory has justified India’s top ranking in white-ball cricket, and we are sure the team will continue to excel in the years to come.
“The dedication and commitment shown by the players have set a new benchmark, and we are confident that Indian cricket will keep raising the bar on the global stage.”