Team India squad players and Rahul Dravid allotted INR 5 crore each from 2024 T20 World Cup prize money - Reports
The 15 members of the Indian squad that won the 2024 T20 World Cup and head coach Rahul Dravid will be awarded INR 5 crores each from the bumper INR 125 crore reward announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). According to a report by the Indian Express, the squad players who did not feature in a single match will also be awarded the prize money, while the travelling reserves are also recipients of INR 1 crore each.
The rest of the core back room staff, which includes batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, and fielding coach T Dilip will receive INR 2.5 crore each. The rest of the support staff - the three physiotherapists (Kamlesh Jain, Yogesh Parmar and Thulasi Ram Yuvraj), three throwdown specialists (Raghavindraa Dvgi, Nuwan Udeneke and Dayanand Garani), two masseurs (Rajeev Kumar and Arun Kanade), and the strength and conditioning coach (Soham Desai) will granted INR 2 crore each as well.
The five members of the selection committee, including chairman Ajit Agarkar, will also receive INR 1 crore each for their contribution towards the historic win.
The likes of video analysts, media officers, and the team's logistics manager, which make up the final portion of the 42-man contingent that travelled from India, are slated to be rewarded as well.
“Players and support staff have been informed about the amount of prize money they will be receiving from the BCCI and we have asked everyone to submit an invoice,” a BCCI source told the Indian Express.
BCCI's reward for the 2024 T20 World Cup winning squad is well beyond comparison against some of Team India's triumphs in the past. Players were awarded INR 2 crore and 1 crore each following the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy triumphs.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah had announced the INR 125 crore reward for Team India after the 2024 T20 World Cup win
The International Cricket Council (ICC) had announced a record prize money fund of $11.25 million for the 2024 T20 World Cup. India, having won the event, were awarded $2.45 million. The reward from the BCCI comes in addition of the prize money awarded by the ICC.
"I am pleased to announce prize money of INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support staff for this outstanding achievement!" Jay Shah had posted on X.
A few select members have also been granted prize money by their respective state governments as well.