India’s spectacular ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory has earned the team a massive ₹58 crore cash reward from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The board announced the prize on Thursday, recognizing the players, coaching staff, and selectors for their outstanding contribution.
“The BCCI is delighted to announce a cash reward of ₹58 crore for Team India following their triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This financial recognition honors the players, coaching and support staff, and the Men’s Selection Committee,” the board stated.
India’s Road to Victory: A Dominant Performance
Team India lifted the Champions Trophy for the third time after defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final on March 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Led by Rohit Sharma, India remained undefeated throughout the tournament, showcasing dominance in every match.
Here’s a quick recap of their journey:
✅ Group Stage:
- India vs Bangladesh: Won by 6 wickets
- India vs Pakistan: Won by 6 wickets
- India vs New Zealand: Won by 44 runs
✅ Semi-Final:
- India vs Australia: Won by 4 wickets
✅ Final:
- India vs New Zealand: Restricting the Kiwis to 251/7, India chased the target successfully, thanks to Rohit Sharma’s 76, Shreyas Iyer’s 48, and KL Rahul’s unbeaten 34.
How the ₹58 Crore Prize Money Will Be Distributed
According to reports, the prize money will be distributed as follows:
- Each player in the 15-man squad: ₹3 crore
- Head coach Gautam Gambhir: ₹3 crore
- Each member of the support staff: ₹50 lakh
- Chief selector Ajit Agarkar: ₹30 lakh
- Other national selectors: ₹25 lakh each
- BCCI staff accompanying the team in Dubai: ₹25 lakh each
In addition to this, the entire ICC prize money of $2.24 million (₹20 crore) will be given exclusively to the players.
BCCI and Cricket Experts React to India’s Triumph
BCCI President Roger Binny acknowledged the significance of India’s back-to-back ICC wins, with the U19 Women’s World Cup victory earlier in the year also adding to the celebrations.
“Winning consecutive ICC trophies is a special achievement, and this reward is a testament to Team India’s dedication and excellence on the global stage.”
BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia praised the team’s dominance and strategic execution:
“This victory cements India’s position at the top of white-ball cricket. The players and support staff truly deserve this recognition for their years of hard work.”
BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla also highlighted the team’s resilience under pressure:
“The players exhibited remarkable composure, proving once again that Indian cricket is built on skill, mental toughness, and a winning mentality.”
India’s White-Ball Supremacy Continues
With this latest triumph, Team India has solidified its position as a powerhouse in world cricket. As the team looks ahead to the T20 World Cup and other major tournaments, fans can expect more thrilling performances from Rohit Sharma & Co.