BCCI honours Champions Trophy-winning Indian team with cash reward of Rs 58 crore

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a whopping prize money of Rs 58 crore for the Indian team that won the Champions Trophy 2025. On March 9, Rohit Sharma’s men lifted the title after beating Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. It was India’s third title in the history of the championship after 2002 and 2013.

Roger Binny, the Honourable President of the BCCI, said, “Winning back-to-back ICC titles is special, and this reward recognises Team India’s dedication and excellence on the global stage. The cash award is a recognition of the hard work that everyone puts in behind the scenes. This was also our second ICC Trophy in 2025, following the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup triumph, and it highlights the strong cricketing ecosystem in place in our country.”

Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI vice-president, said, “This cash reward is a tribute to the outstanding performances delivered by the team throughout the tournament. The players exhibited remarkable composure under pressure, and their success is an inspiration to aspiring cricketers across the country. The team has once again proved that Indian cricket is built on a strong foundation of skill, mental toughness, and a winning mentality.”