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BCCI Awards ₹51 Crore Bonus to India’s Women’s Team After World Cup Win

The bonus sits atop the ICC’s expanded winners’ purse after a threefold prize-pool increase, signaling a step toward greater recognition for women’s cricket.

Overview

  • BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the ₹51 crore reward covers players, coaches, selectors and support staff.
  • The payment is separate from the ICC winners’ prize of about USD 4.48 million, roughly ₹40 crore.
  • Combined ICC and BCCI payouts total close to ₹90 crore, the biggest-ever payday for Indian women’s cricket.
  • Media reports indicate around ₹39 crore of the BCCI package is earmarked for players, with the remainder for staff.
  • For context, the men’s team received ₹125 crore from the BCCI after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup.