BCCI's prize money for ICC titles: How much MS Dhoni's teams received in comparison to Rs 125 crore for Rohit Sharma's team

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jul 9, 2024, 09:30 IST

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The Indian cricket team won the T20 World Cup 2024, ending an 11-year wait for an ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy. The BCCI announced a reward of Rs 125 crore for the entire 42-member contingent, a significant increase from the prize money awarded for India's previous ICC titles under MS Dhoni's leadership.

BCCI's prize money for ICC titles: How much MS Dhoni's teams received in comparison to Rs 125 crore for Rohit Sharma's team

L-R: MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli after winning 2011 ODI World Cup; Kohli with Rohit Sharma after 2024 T20 World Cup.

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team triumphed in the T20 World Cup 2024, securing a victory against South Africa in the final, which ended an 11-year wait for an ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy.
To celebrate this achievement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a reward of Rs 125 crore for the entire 42-member contingent.

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This reward marks a significant increase compared to the prize money awarded for India's previous ICC titles under MS Dhoni's leadership.

For their win in the 2007 ICC World T20, the team received a cumulative sum of Rs 12 crore.
In the 2011 ODI World Cup, the BCCI initially announced a prize of Rs 1 crore for each player, later revised to Rs 2 crore. The support staff received Rs 50 lakh each, and the selectors were given Rs 25 lakh each.
In the 2013 Champions Trophy, each player was awarded Rs 1 crore, while the support staff earned Rs 30 lakh each.

In contrast, as per reports the BCCI's reward for the 2024 T20 World Cup includes:

Rs 5 crore for each of the 15 squad members, including those who did not play a single game.
The four reserve players will receive Rs 2.5 crore each.
Head coach Rahul Dravid will be awarded Rs 5 crore, matching the main team players' prize.
Each member of the coaching staff will receive Rs 1 crore.

In addition, the backroom staff, including physios, throwdown specialists, and other personnel, will earn Rs 2 crore each. Each selector will be awarded Rs 1 crore.
This substantial reward not only underscores the BCCI's appreciation for the team's hard work but also sets a new benchmark for future achievements.
This reward highlights the significance of the win and the board's commitment to supporting and incentivizing the players and support staff.

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