India’s cricket board announces a $14 million prize for the team’s historic third T20 World Cup victory, with additional ICC prize money also awarded.

INDIA’s triumphant men’s cricket team will receive a $14 million cash reward from the country’s cricket board for their record third T20 World Cup victory.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the prize on Tuesday, praising the players, support staff and selectors for the historic achievement.

The co-hosts and pre-tournament favourites defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in Sunday’s final in Ahmedabad to become the first team to retain the trophy and win it on home soil.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the victory cemented India’s place among the most successful teams in the history of the T20 format.

The prize money will be shared among the entire squad, including coaches and support staff.

Separately, the Indian team will also receive $2.34 million from the International Cricket Council, while runners-up New Zealand will earn $1.17 million.

Cricket commands an unrivalled following in the world’s most populous country, with top players enjoying star status.

Midnight celebrations broke out across India on Sunday as delirious fans in blue shirts took to the streets, beating drums and dancing to Bollywood hits.

 The Sun Malaysia