BCCI announces Rs188 crore reward for Indian team after Champions Trophy win

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a huge cash reward of ₹58 crore (around 188 crore Pakistani rupees) for the Indian cricket team following their impressive victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and secured the title with a comfortable win over New Zealand in the final.

According to the BCCI's official statement, the reward will be shared among the players, coaching staff, support staff, and the men's selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar.

"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is happy to announce a cash reward of ₹58 crore for Team India after their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory. This financial reward is a way to recognize the efforts of the players, coaching staff, and selection committee," the statement read.

India dominated the tournament under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, winning four matches on their way to the final. They started their campaign with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, followed by another six-wicket win against Pakistan. In their next match, they defeated New Zealand by 44 runs before securing a four-wicket victory against Australia in the semi-final.

BCCI President Roger Binny praised the team's achievement, saying, "Winning back-to-back ICC titles is a great achievement, and this reward is a way to recognize the team's hard work. The players and support staff put in a lot of effort behind the scenes. This was also our second ICC trophy in 2025, after the U19 Women's World Cup win, showing the strong cricketing system we have in India."

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia also congratulated the team, saying, "The BCCI is proud to reward the players and support staff for their dedication. India's success in world cricket is a result of years of effort and planning. This win has proved why India is the top-ranked team in white-ball cricket, and we are confident they will continue to perform at the highest level. The players' hard work has set new standards, and we believe Indian cricket will keep reaching new heights."