BCCI Announces Rs 51 Crore Cash Reward for Indian Women’s Team After Historic World Cup Win

New Delhi: India's women's cricket team has created history. There was a wave of happiness across the country after winning the Women's ODI World Cup for the first time by defeating South Africa in the final. After this historic victory, BCCI has now made a big announcement to honor the hard work of the team.

What did BCCI announce?

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devjit Saikia said on Sunday night that the Indian women's team that wins the World Cup will be given a cash prize of Rs 51 crore. He said, "Our daughters have brought glory to India. They have proved that if there is courage and passion, any dream can become a reality. This award is for their dedication and hard work."

How will players get rewards?

According to sources, this reward from BCCI will be divided equally among all the players, coaching staff, and support team. Along with this, preparations are also going on to honor the players in a special felicitation ceremony. Top officials of the board are planning to organize a grand event in Mumbai next week, to which Prime Minister Narendra Modi may also be invited.

What did fans and former cricketers say?

Fans and former cricketers are continuously praising the women's team on social media. There is tremendous enthusiasm among the people about the performance of Harmanpreet Kaur, Shefali Verma, and Deepti Sharma. Former captain Mithali Raj said, “This is not just a victory but the beginning of a new era of women’s cricket.” At the same time, Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar also congratulated the team by tweeting.

What is the objective of BCCI?

BCCI officials say that this reward is not just for winning the trophy but also to inspire the coming generations. To strengthen Indian women's cricket, the board is now planning to increase investment in domestic tournaments. There are preparations to make the Women's IPL bigger from the next season.

What are the future plans?

Harmanpreet Kaur said that this victory is just the beginning. The team now aims to become number one in Test and T20 formats also. He said, “We have broken this wall; now we have to make it a habit.”