Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore to honour Team India following their remarkable victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The reward acknowledges the efforts of the players, coaching staff, support staff, and selection committee members who contributed to the team’s success.
India clinched their third Champions Trophy title on March 9 with a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the final. This victory marked India’s second ICC trophy in less than nine months, following their triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup against South Africa in Bridgetown.
BCCI President Roger Binny hailed the achievement, stating, “Winning back-to-back ICC titles is special, and this reward recognises Team India’s dedication and excellence on the global stage. 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.”
Led by Rohit Sharma, Team India dominated the tournament with a series of commanding performances. They kicked off their campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh, followed by another convincing six-wicket victory against Pakistan. Maintaining their dominance, India secured a 44-run win over New Zealand before defeating Australia by four wickets in the semifinal, leading up to their final showdown against New Zealand.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia emphasized the significance of the victory, stating, “The BCCI is proud to honour the players and support staff with this well-deserved reward. 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.”
India’s triumph also established them as the first country to win the Champions Trophy three times in the history of the eight-team tournament.
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla lauded the team’s remarkable resilience, adding, “This cash reward is a tribute to the outstanding performances delivered by the team throughout the tournament. The players exhibited remarkable composure under pressure, and their success is an inspiration to aspiring cricketers across the country. The team has once again proved that Indian cricket is built on a strong foundation of skill, mental toughness, and a winning mentality.”
