Thu Mar 20 09:49:06 UTC 2025: ## India Cricket Team Awarded Lavish Rs 58 Crore Bonus After Champions Trophy Win

**Dubai, UAE –** The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a staggering Rs 58 crore cash prize for the Indian cricket team following their triumphant victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The team defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final on March 9th, marking their second consecutive white-ball trophy win after the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Each player will receive a substantial Rs 3 crore, while head coach Gautam Gambhir will take home Rs 3 crore. The remaining coaching and support staff will receive Rs 50 lakh each, and BCCI officials will receive Rs 25 lakh each.

The BCCI lauded the team’s dominant performance throughout the tournament, which included victories over Bangladesh, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Australia. The consistent success, under captain Rohit Sharma’s leadership, has solidified India’s position at the top of the white-ball cricket rankings.

BCCI President Roger Binny described the back-to-back ICC title wins as “special,” highlighting the dedication and excellence displayed by the team. Other BCCI officials echoed this sentiment, praising the players’ hard work, commitment, and skill, and emphasizing the robust cricketing ecosystem supporting India’s continued success on the global stage. The win also follows India’s triumph in the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup earlier in 2025.

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