BCCI's prize money for ICC titles: How much MS Dhoni's teams received in comparison to Rs 125 crore for Rohit Sharma's team

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team triumphed in the T20 World Cup 2024, securing a victory against South Africa in the final, which ended an 11-year wait for an ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy.

To celebrate this achievement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a reward of Rs 125 crore for the entire 42-member contingent.

This reward marks a significant increase compared to the prize money awarded for India's previous ICC titles under MS Dhoni's leadership.

For their win in the 2007 ICC World T20, the team received a cumulative sum of Rs 12 crore. In the 2011 ODI World Cup, the BCCI initially announced a prize of Rs 1 crore for each player, later revised to Rs 2 crore. The support staff received Rs 50 lakh each, and the selectors were given Rs 25 lakh each.In the 2013 Champions Trophy, each player was awarded Rs 1 crore, while the support staff earned Rs 30 lakh each.In contrast, as per reports the BCCI's reward for the 2024 T20 World Cup includes:

Rs 5 crore for each of the 15 squad members, including those who did not play a single game. The four reserve players will receive Rs 2.5 crore each.Head coach Rahul Dravid will be awarded Rs 5 crore, matching the main team players' prize.Each member of the coaching staff will receive Rs 1 crore.In addition, the backroom staff, including physios, throwdown specialists, and other personnel, will earn Rs 2 crore each. Each selector will be awarded Rs 1 crore.

This substantial reward not only underscores the BCCI's appreciation for the team's hard work but also sets a new benchmark for future achievements.

This reward highlights the significance of the win and the board's commitment to supporting and incentivizing the players and support staff.

1/10:Captains with better win record than MS Dhoni in ICC matches

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2/10:Ricky Ponting

<p>Ricky Ponting, one of the most successful captains in cricket history, led Australia in 324 matches, achieving an impressive 220 wins and a remarkable win percentage of 67.9%. <br /></p>Agencies

3/10:Graeme Smith

<p>Graeme Smith, the former South African captain, led his team in 286 matches, achieving 163 wins and a respectable 56.99% win percentage.<br /></p>Agencies

4/10:Virat Kohli

<p>Virat Kohli, the former Indian captain, led Team India in 213 matches, achieving an impressive 135 wins and a remarkable 64.31% win percentage. His leadership was marked by aggressive and dominant performances, making him one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history.<br /></p>Agencies

5/10:Eoin Morgan

<p>Eoin Morgan, the former English captain, led England in 198 matches, securing 118 wins and a respectable 60.6% win percentage. His leadership played a significant role in England's transformation into a formidable white-ball team, culminating in their ICC World Cup victory in 2019.<br /></p>Agencies

6/10:Hansie Cronje

<p>Hansie Cronje, the former South African captain, led his team in 191 matches, achieving an impressive 126 wins and a remarkable 65.96% win percentage. His leadership and strategic acumen made him one of the most successful captains in South African cricket history, despite his career being cut short due to a controversial ban.<br /></p>Agencies

7/10:Mahela Jayawardena

<p>Mahela Jayawardene, the former Sri Lankan captain, led his team in 186 matches, securing 101 wins and a respectable 54.3% win percentage. He is considered one of the greatest batsmen and captains in Sri Lankan cricket history, known for his elegant batting style and astute leadership.<br /></p>Agencies

8/10:Steve Waugh

<p>Steve Waugh, the former Australian captain, led his team in 163 matches, securing 108 wins and a remarkable 66.25% win percentage. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest captains in cricket history, known for his aggressive and strategic leadership style.<br /></p>Agencies

9/10:Clive Llyod

<p>Clive Lloyd, the former West Indies captain, led his team in 158 matches, achieving an impressive 100 wins and a remarkable 63.29% win percentage. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest captains in cricket history, leading the West Indies to dominance in the 1970s and 1980s, including two World Cup titles.<br /></p>Agencies

10/10:Viv Richards

<p>Vivian Richards, the former West Indies captain, led his team in 155 matches, securing 94 wins and a respectable 60.64% win percentage. As a batsman, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, known for his aggressive and dominant style. As a captain, he continued the West Indies' legacy of success, leading the team with his trademark confidence and flair.<br /></p>Agencies

Captains with better win record than MS Dhoni in ICC matches