Congratulations Team India: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Announces Rs 125 Crore Prize for T20 World Cup Victory
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, lauded India’s triumphant victory in the T20 World Cup, hailing the team for silencing their critics with an exceptional performance. Shah also revealed a generous prize of Rs 125 crore for the World Cup-winning team under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.
In a statement, Shah praised the team’s resilience and stated, “Under the exceptional leadership of Rohit Sharma, this team has shown remarkable resolve and resilience, becoming the first team in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup to win the tournament unbeaten.”
India secured their second T20 World Cup title with a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the tense final held in Barbados. The last time India clinched the T20 World Cup was in 2007 under the captaincy of the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Calling India’s triumph inspirational, Shah acknowledged the team’s stellar performances and stated, “They have faced and silenced their critics with stellar performances time and again. Their journey has been nothing short of inspirational, and today, they join the ranks of the greats.”
Expressing his pride in the team’s dedication and hard work, Shah emphasized, “This team has made us all proud with their dedication, hard work, and unyielding spirit. Led by Rohit Sharma, and ably assisted by Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and others, they have fulfilled the dreams and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians.”
