BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Announces INR 125 Crore Prize for Team India After Spectacular T20 WC Win

India displayed a resilient performance to clinch victory over South Africa in the thrilling final of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Setting a target of 177, India's skipper Rohit Sharma’s early departure seemed to boost South Africa's morale. However, a determined Virat Kohli rose to the occasion with a stellar 76 off 59 balls. In response, South Africa fell short by 7 runs despite a valiant innings by Heinrich Klaasen. Player of the Match, Kohli's exceptional batting combined with Bumrah's impactful bowling sealed India's triumph, ending a long wait for the prestigious title. 

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BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announces 125 CRORE prize money for Team India after T20 World Cup win

After Team India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced via X that the team will get an astounding INR 125 Crores in prize money. Shah gave the squad high marks for their outstanding talent show, unflinching will, and excellent sportsmanship throughout the competition. He congratulated the players, coaches and support personnel on their outstanding work and performance that made this amazing achievement possible. The declaration emphasised how proud and honoured Team India is to have won the world championship and to be one of the strongest cricket teams in history.

The BCCI secretary had assured before the competition that, led by Rohit Sharma, India would win the World Cup and raise the Indian flag in Barbados as champions.

As it happened, Jay Shah kept his word and the Indian Cricket Team won the prize that the country most wanted.

After India won, Jay Shah rushed onto the pitch, beaming, opening his arms widely and punching the air. As every Indian is, he was ecstatic with the team's victory and went on to hug and lift Hardik Pandya off the ground.