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BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday announced a prize money of Rs 125 crore for Rohit Sharma-led Team India after the Men in Blue clinched the T20 World Cup title in Barbados on Saturday. India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling finale in Barbados. This is India’s first ICC trophy since their 2013 Champions Trophy triumph in England.
“I am pleased to announce prize money of INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support staff for this outstanding achievement!,” Shah wrote on ‘X’, formerly Twitter.
I am pleased to announce prize money of INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support… pic.twitter.com/KINRLSexsD
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 30, 2024
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Jay Shah also released a statement on Sunday where he hailed a “rising, resilient and vibrant India” on winning the T20 World Cup title and also how the team has silenced their critics with “stellar performances”.
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More Shorts“Today, I stand before you, along with all of India, filled with immense pride and admiration for Team India’s remarkable achievements on the global stage. This team truly embodies a rising, vibrant, and resilient India, asserting its rightful place in the world of cricket. I am delighted that, as the governing body of the sport in India, the BCCI has played a part in this team’s success through our relentless focus on identifying, grooming, and nurturing the right talent. Our commitment to grassroots development and talent cultivation is bearing fruit in ways that fill us all with immense pride.”
“Under the exceptional leadership of Rohit Sharma, this team has shown remarkable resolve and resilience, becoming the first team in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup to win the tournament unbeaten. They have faced and silenced their critics with stellar performances time and again. Their journey has been nothing short of inspirational, and today, they join the ranks of the greats, achieving something truly special that brings immense pride and joy to all Indians.”
“It fills me with great pride to speak about such an extraordinary team. However, it is this team that has made us all proud with their dedication, hard work, and unyielding spirit. Led by Rohit Sharma, and ably assisted by Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and others they have fulfilled the dreams and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians,” Shah concluded his statement.
Virat Kohli’s 76 and Axar Patel’s 47 set the tone as the Men in Blue posted 176/7 after opting to bat first. In South Africa’s reply, Heinrich Klaasen scored a half-century whereas Tristan Stubbs (31) and Quinton de Kock (39) also contributed, but India’s pacers led by Hardik Pandya (3/20) were too strong for the Proteas as they were restricted to 169/8 in the chase.
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