Indian U-19 cricketers to get Rs 40 lakh each by BCCI

After showing dominance in the U 19 World Cup, the Indian team became the champions for the fifth time on Saturday after beating England by four wickets in the final. In light of that, on Sunday, BCCI declared a cash reward for the entire team and the support staff.

Six India players, including captain Yash Dhull, had tested positive for COVID-19 during the group stages of the tournament but the team overcame the crisis to lift the trophy. BCCI secretary Jay Shah took to Twitter and quoted, that all the players will get 40 lakh each while the members of support staff will get 20 lakh each.

I’m pleased to announce the reward of 40 lacs per player and 25 lacs per support staff for the U19 #TeamIndia contingent for their exemplary performance in #U19CWCFinal. You have made 🇮🇳 proud. @SGanguly99 @ThakurArunS @ShuklaRajiv

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) February 5, 2022

Indian team remained unbeaten in the U 19 World Cup 2022 as they thrashed the Australian side by 95 runs in the semi-final before crushing the English side in the finals.

Asked to field first, India bowled out England for 189 after having them at 61 for six at one stage. Bowling his medium pacers to deadly effect, Raj Bawa (5/31) ran through the English middle-order after the in-from left-arm seamer Ravi Kumar (4/34) laid the opposition low with two early blows. India completed the chase with 14 balls to spare.

Congratulations to the under 19 team and the support staff and the selectors for winning the world cup in such a magnificent way ..The cash prize announced by us of 40 lakhs is a small token of appreciation but their efforts are beyond value .. magnificent stuff..@bcci

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) February 5, 2022

The BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly also congratulated Yash Dhull’s side and said cash prize is just a way of appreciation.