MUMBAI: Describing them as "unsung heroes", BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Monday announced a reward of Rs 25 lakhs each for the groundsmen and curators of the 10 regular venues of the IPL, and Rs 10 lakhs for the curators of the three additional venues, as a token of appreciation for providing "brilliant pitches" during the cash-rich tournament.
IPL-2024 concluded on Sunday night with the Kolkata Knight Riders whipping Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in the final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.