NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh for each member of the India women team after their outstanding show in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup.
The board will also reward the support staff with Rs 25 lakh to each. BCCI acting Hon Secretary Amitabh Choudhary said, “The BCCI would like to announce a cash prize of INR 50 lakh to each member of the squad and INR 25 lakh to each member of the Support Staff. We wish them the best as they prepare for their biggest match tomorrow at the Lord’s Cricket Ground.”
On the other hand, Acting President CK Khanna said in a statement,”The BCCI acknowledges the performance of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team that has qualified for the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017. The team has a good blend of young talent and experienced campaigners in Captain Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami. The all-round performance was on display in the semi-final against Australia Women, who have won the World Cup six times. The fearless batting of Harmanpreet Kaur mirrors the team’s approach under pressure.”
The Mithali Raj-led side will take on host England tomorrow in the mega finals of the ongoing tournament at the Lord’s cricket ground, aiming to clinch their maiden title. (AGENCIES)
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