BCCI awards Rs.1 crore to each member of victorious Indian team

Mumbai - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced that each member of the Indian team will be awarded a cash prize of Rs.1 crore for winning the Champions Trophy on Sunday night.

Led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India beat England by five runs in a thrilling final at Edgbaston, Birmingham to be crowned Champions Trophy winners for the second time. India had shared the title with Sri Lanka in 2002.

BCCI also announced in a statement that Rs.30 lakh will be given to every member of the support staff.