"India secured their historic third men's T20 World Cup crown with a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in a one-sided final on Sunday, earning $2.34mn for the tournament win. The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future."
"In recognition of their victory at the home tournament, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the world's richest cricket board, announced the additional prize for the Indian team on Tuesday. The sum is roughly $3mn higher than the tournament's overall prize pot of $11.25mn."
"The victory cemented India's place among the most successful teams in the history of the format, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in a statement. Cricket commands an unrivalled following in the world's most populous country, with top players enjoying star status."
India's cricket board announced a 1.31 billion rupees ($14.24 million) bonus to the T20 World Cup-winning team, significantly exceeding the $2.34 million prize money awarded by the ICC for the tournament victory. This bonus is approximately $3 million higher than the entire tournament's prize pool of $11.25 million. The BCCI, the world's richest cricket board, distributed the bonus among all players, coaches, and support staff. India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final held in Ahmedabad. This marks India's third men's T20 World Cup title, cementing their status as one of the format's most successful teams. Captain Suryakumar Yadav identified the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics gold medal as the team's next major objective.
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