Team India, which won the Champions Trophy, will be given a cash prize of Rs 58 crore. The award has been announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. This amount will be distributed among all the players, coaching and associate staff of the team. However, the BCCI has not clarified how much money will be given to the coaching staff and how much players.
India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the final of the Champions Trophy played on 9 March. In the final, New Zealand won the toss and scored 251 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in 50 overs. In response, India won the match by losing 6 wickets in 49 overs. Rohit played the captaincy innings. He took India out of the difficult situation by scoring 76 runs.
India played all their matches in Dubai and won all. Team India started their campaign by defeating Bangladesh by 6 wickets. He then defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets and New Zealand by 44 runs. Defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the semi -finals.
This is Rohit Sharma’s second ICC title in 9 months as captain. He also won the T20 World Cup on 29 June last year. The ICC increased the prize money of the Champions Trophy by 53 percent. The Indian team received US $ 2.4 million or around Rs 19.5 crore. The International Cricket Council has increased the total prize money for the Champions Trophy by $ 6.9 million (about 60 crores). In addition to the winner, the runner -up New Zealand team received $ 1.12 million (about Rs 9.72 crore), while two teams out in the semi -finals, Australia and South Africa received $ 56,000 (Rs 4.86 crore).
