Indian cricket team earns $14 million for T20 World Cup victory

India’s cricket board has announced a bonus of $14.24 million for the T20 World Cup-winning team, significantly higher than the $2.34 million prize awarded by the ICC. This brings the total earnings for the team to approximately $17.58 million, surpassing the tournament’s overall prize pool of $11.25 million. The Board of Control for Cricket in India congratulated the players, support staff, and selectors for their historic achievement, with captain Suryakumar Yadav aiming for a gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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