Mumbai, September 29 : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 21 crore for the Indian cricket team and support staff following their unbeaten run in the Asia Cup that concluded with a convincing victory over Pakistan in the final at Dubai.
As per agency report, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia described the win as extraordinary and said the announcement was made to mark the celebrations of this remarkable achievement. The reward will be shared among the players and support staff, though the board has not specified the exact distribution pattern. Saikia added that the prize money represents recognition not just for the team, but also for the cricket board and millions of fans across the country who take pride in India’s performance on the international stage.
The BCCI, through its official social media platforms, hailed the victory as a commanding display, highlighting India’s hat-trick of wins against Pakistan in the tournament with the caption “Three strikes, zero response. Asia Cup Champions. Message delivered. Team and support staff awarded Rs 21 crore.”
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla also congratulated the team, describing India as the unbeatable champions of Asia. He praised the efforts of youngsters Tilak Varma and Kuldeep Yadav for their standout performances under pressure, which played a key role in securing India’s dominance throughout the competition.
The victory in Dubai has further strengthened India’s stature in Asian cricket, with the unbeaten campaign being celebrated as a testament to the team’s consistency, resilience, and depth of talent.
