The Indian team’s triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this month has earned them a whopping cash reward of Rs 58 crore from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who made the announcement on Thursday.
“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is delighted to announce a cash reward of INR 58 Crore for Team India following their triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This financial recognition honours the players, coaching and support staff and members of the Men’s Selection Committee,” the board said in a statement.
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India defeated New Zealand in the final on March 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium by four wickets to register their third Champions Trophy triumph.
How the prize money gets distributed
TOI has learnt that as per the breakup of this booty, each player in the 15-man squad will receive Rs 3 crore from the BCCI. In addition to this, the BCCI has decided that the entire ICC prize money for winning the 2025 Champions Trophy (US$ 2.24 million, or Rs 20 cr) will be shared by the Team India players alone.
India’s unbeaten run to lift the trophy saw Rohit Shama & Co dominating the tournament with five wins.
In the group stage, India defeated Bangladesh and Pakistan by an identical margin of six wickets, followed by a victory over New Zaland by 44 runs in the last group game.
In the semi-final, India defeated Australia by four wickets to secure a place in the title match.
“Winning back-to-back ICC titles is special and this reward recognizes Team India’s dedication and excellence on the global stage,” BCCI president, Roger Binny, was quoted in the press release.
“The cash award is a recognition of the hard work that everyone puts in behind the scenes. This was also our second ICC Trophy in 2025, following the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup triumph and it highlights the strong cricketing ecosystem in place in our country,” he added.
Prize money for Gambhir, Agarkar and other national selectors too
Meanwhile, India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir too will receive the same amount (Rs 3 cr) as the players, while each member of the support staff will receive Rs 50 lakhs, from the BCCI for clinching the Champions Trophy.
India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar will receive Rs 30 lakhs, while the other four national selectors will receive Rs 25 lakhs. The members of the BCCI staff, who were a part of the Team India’s contingent in Dubai, will receive Rs 25 lakhs each.
The Champions Trophy final saw India restricting New Zealand to 251 for 7 after being asked to bowl by the Kiwi captain, Mitchell Santner, as spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets each.
In reply, India reached the target with an over to spare, thanks to Rohit Sharma‘s 76 at the top, followed by title-securing knocks from Shreyas Iyer (48), Axar Patel (29) and KL Rahul (34 not out).
“The BCCI is proud to honour the players and support staff with this well-deserved reward. Their dominance in world cricket is a result of years of hard work and strategic execution. This victory has justified India’s top ranking in white-ball cricket, and we are sure the team will continue to excel in the years to come,” said Devajit Saikia, BCCI’s honorary secretary.
The board’s vice-president, Rajeev Shukla, also congratulated the team.
“This cash reward is a tribute to the outstanding performances delivered by the team throughout the tournament. The players exhibited remarkable composure under pressure, and their success is an inspiration to aspiring cricketers across the country. The team has once again proved that Indian cricket is built on a strong foundation of skill, mental toughness, and a winning mentality,” Shukla said.
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