Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for Team India following their historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India lifted the trophy after a dominant 96-run win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, successfully defending their title and becoming the first team in history to retain the T20 World Cup. With this triumph, India also became the first side to win the tournament three times, cementing their status among the most successful teams in the format.
In an official statement, the BCCI congratulated the players, support staff, and selectors for the achievement and wished them continued success. The board described the victory as a “powerful reflection of depth in the country’s cricket and the structures that nurture talent and sustain excellence at the highest level.”BCCI president Mithun Manhas hailed the achievement as a moment of immense pride for the nation. “To defend the title and achieve this feat on home soil makes it even more special,” he said. He lauded captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir, the squad, and the selectors for outstanding cricket throughout the tournament.ALSO READ: Team India Report Card: Perfect finish to a not-so-perfect T20 World Cup campaignBCCI secretary Devajit Saikia highlighted India’s golden phase in cricket, citing the team’s success at home in both the ICC Women’s World Cup last year and the T20 World Cup. He acknowledged former BCCI secretary Jay Shah for strengthening Indian cricket’s structures and global standing.Vice-president Rajeev Shukla, joint secretary Prabhtej Bhatia, and treasurer A Raghuram Bhat praised the team’s composure, unity, and determination, noting that meticulous planning and strong foundations contributed to the victory.India posted 255 for 5, the highest total in a T20 World Cup final, before bowling out New Zealand for 159 in 19 overs. With this win, India now holds 14 ICC trophies across senior and Under-19 formats, surpassing Australia’s 13, and has established itself as the most successful team in T20 World Cup history.
