Rohit Sharma & Co. Earn ₹20 Crore for ICC Title Victory
March 10, 2025: Team India continued their dominance in international cricket as they clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a thrilling 4-wicket win over New Zealand in the final. Apart from lifting the coveted trophy for a record third time, the Men in Blue also took home a whopping ₹20 crore ($2.24 million) in prize money.
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Champions Trophy 2025 Prize Distribution
🏆 India (Winners): ₹20 crore ($2.24 million)
🥈 New Zealand (Runners-up): ₹9.72 crore ($1.12 million)
Despite this hefty reward, interestingly, it still remains lesser than Rishabh Pant’s salary in the IPL 2025 auction. The wicketkeeper-batsman, who didn’t play a single match in the tournament, was purchased for ₹27 crore by Lucknow Super Giants!
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BCCI Hails India’s Dominance in ICC Tournaments
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) lauded the team’s remarkable achievement, highlighting their unbeaten run in the tournament.
📢 BCCI Statement:
“From the very outset, the team pursued excellence, overcoming formidable challenges with a brand of cricket that was both fearless and disciplined. Their unbeaten run in an ICC tournament is a true reflection of their consistency, strategic execution, and hunger to succeed on the global stage.”
BCCI President Roger Binny also acknowledged the team’s back-to-back ICC title victories, following their T20 World Cup 2024 win.
🗣 Roger Binny:
“This triumph is a landmark moment for Indian cricket. To dominate yet another global tournament and bring home the Champions Trophy is a phenomenal achievement. I congratulate captain Rohit Sharma, Head Coach Gautam Gambhir, and the entire squad for their historic success.”
What’s Next for Team India?
With back-to-back ICC titles, Team India has firmly established itself as a cricketing powerhouse. The next challenge will be the England tour in June 2025, following the completion of IPL 2025.
💬 What do you think of India’s dominant ICC run? Can they continue their form in upcoming tournaments? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️
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