The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward for the Indian women’s team for winning the World Cup for the first time. However, BCCI secretary Devjit Saikia said that the board has not yet decided whether there will be a public celebration to honor the historic achievement.
India women’s team secured their first ICC ODI World Cup win with a 52-run win over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2. This victory has sparked discussion of a celebratory parade, which has become customary after major cricket victories.
No plan like Vijay Parade has been made yet – Devjit Saikia
It may take some time to celebrate India’s historic Women’s World Cup win, as senior BCCI officials are currently busy with the ICC meetings in Dubai from November 4 to 7.
Speaking to IANS, BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia said that no victory parade has been finalized yet. He said the board will take a decision on any public celebration only after the officials return from Dubai and discuss the plans in detail.
Speaking to IANS from Mumbai airport, Saikia said, “No plan like a victory parade has been made so far.” “I am going to Dubai to attend the ICC meeting. Many officials are also going there, so once we return, we will plan accordingly.”
BCCI will give cash prize of Rs 51 crore to the team – Devjit Saikia
Harmanpreet Kaur’s team entered the elite list along with Australia (7), England (4) and New Zealand (1). The Women in Blue suffered heartbreaking defeats in the 2005 and 2017 finals.
Devjit Saikia also announced that the board will give away ₹51 crore cash prize. The award will be distributed among the players, support staff and national selectors in recognition of India’s maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title.
“As a token of appreciation, the BCCI will reward the Indian women’s cricket team with a cash prize of Rs 51 crore for winning the World Cup. This includes all players, support staff and the national selection committee,” Saikia said.
ICC announces substantial increase in prize money
ICC had earlier announced a substantial increase in the prize money. ICC President Jay Shah confirmed that the champions will take home US$4.48 million (approximately ₹42 crore), a huge jump from the US$1.32 million paid to Australia in 2022. The 2023 male winners earned US$4 million.
Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Tournament for her consistent all-round impact, being among the top performers with both bat and ball. Shafali Verma, who scored 87 runs and took two important wickets in the final, received the Player of the Match award.
South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt ended the tournament as the leading run-scorer. The right-handed batsman scored 571 runs at an impressive average of 71.38 and a strike rate of 98.79, which included two centuries and three half-centuries.
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