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BCCI Honors India's Undefeated Champions Trophy Victory with INR 58 Crore Reward

The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, capped off an unbeaten ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a historic win over New Zealand in the final.

Cricket - ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Final - India v New Zealand - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 9, 2025 General view as India players celebrate with the trophy on the podium after winning the ICC Men's Champions Trophy REUTERS/Satish Kumar/File Photo
India's Virat Kohli, right, and captain Rohit Sharma celebrate with the winners trophy on the podium.
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Overview

  • The BCCI announced a record-breaking INR 58 crore cash reward for the Indian cricket team, coaching staff, and selection committee following their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory.
  • India remained undefeated throughout the tournament, with key wins against Bangladesh, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Australia before triumphing over New Zealand in the final.
  • In the final, India successfully chased a target of 252 runs, with standout contributions from Rohit Sharma (76 runs) and KL Rahul (unbeaten 34 runs).
  • This marks India's second ICC title in 2025, following the ICC U19 Women's World Cup win, underscoring the strength of India's cricketing ecosystem.
  • Rohit Sharma achieved a major milestone, becoming the first skipper to lead a team in all ICC tournaments and securing his second ICC title as captain.