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BCCI announces 51 crore cash reward for Indian team after Women's World Cup final win

Debashis Sarangi

India to receive 51Cr from BCCI [Source: AFP]India to receive 51Cr from BCCI [Source: AFP]

In a massive development, the BCCI has announced a reward of INR 51 crores for the Indian team after their clinical victory in the Women's World Cup. On Sunday, the Indian Women's side scripted history, defeating South Africa in a high-stakes final and clinching the 50-over World Cup trophy for the first time. While Harmanpreet Kaur and her team will get the ICC prize money for finishing the tournament as champions, the BCCI secretary, Mr Devajit Saikia, has revealed that the Indian cricket body will also reward them with INR 51 Crores. 

BCCI secretary promises 51 Crore cash prize for IND-W

Speaking to ANI, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia reminisced about how the World Cup win by Kapil Dev's Indian team revolutionised the country's cricketing culture. He stated that the achievement by Harmanpreet Kaur and co.'s achievement is equivalent to India's 1983 World Cup heroics, and that it would result in a groundbreaking upliftment of Women's cricket in the nation. 

"In 1983, Kapil Dev brought about a new era and encouragement in cricket by making India win the World Cup. The same excitement and encouragement has been introduced by the women today. Harmanpreet Kaur and her team have not just won the trophy today, they have won the hearts of all Indians. They have paved the way for the next generation of women cricketers... Women's cricket already reached its next level when our team defeated Australia in the semifinals," Saikia was quoted as saying by ANI. 

He also hailed ICC president Jay Shah for ensuring equality and pay parity in cricketing affairs irrespective of gender, while announcing a cash prize worth INR 51 Crores from the BCCI's end for the players, coaches and support staff. 

"Since Jay Shah took charge of the BCCI (serving as secretary of BCCI from 2019 to 2024), he has brought about many transformations in women's cricket. Pay parity was also addressed. Last month, ICC Chairman Jay Shah increased women's prize money by 300 per cent. Earlier, the prize money was $2.88 million, and now it has been increased to $14 million. All these steps have greatly promoted women's cricket. BCCI has also announced a reward prize of Rs 51 crores for the entire team- players, coaches, and support staff," he added.

India had a memorable outing on Sunday night, as they pipped South Africa by 52 runs to bag their first-ever Women's World Cup trophy. Batting first, the Women in Blue posted a challenging total of 298 runs before bowling the Proteas out for 246 runs.