What happened while distributing the prize money of T20 World Cup? Rohit Sharma was ready to refuse 5 crores of bonus, know the reason

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|11-07-2024

Team India was given a prize money of Rs 125 crore by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title. The BCCI has divided this prize money among 42 members including players, support staff, coaches and selectors. In which the biggest part is of the 15-member team of the T20 World Cup. But when this prize money was being distributed, Rohit Sharma did something that will win everyone's heart.

What happened while distributing the prize money?

According to a media report, while distributing the prize money, Team India captain Rohit Sharma was ready to give up his bonus for the support staff to ensure that they get a bigger share.

According to reports, a support staff member of the Indian team has revealed that when the prize money of Rs 125 crore was distributed, Rohit Sharma raised his voice and said that the support staff should not get so little money. He was even ready to give up his bonus for this.

This is how the prize money was distributed among 42 members

According to the information, out of the prize money, all the players of the 15-member team will get Rs 5 crore each. Apart from this, Rahul Dravid, who was the head coach in the T20 World Cup, batting coach Vikram Rathod, fielding coach T.

Dilip and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey will get prize money of Rs 2.5 crore each. Let us tell you, Rahul Dravid was supposed to get Rs 5 crore earlier, but he wants the same prize money as the rest of his coaching staff, due to which he has decided to leave half of the Rs 5 crore i.e. Rs 2.5 crore.

Apart from this, three physios, 3 throw down specialists, 2 massage therapists and strength and conditioning coach of the Indian team will also get Rs 2 crore each. The five-member selection committee will also get Rs 1 crore each.

At the same time, 4 players were selected as reserves for this tournament, these players will also get Rs 1 crore each as prize money. On the other hand, video analysts and BCCI staff members will also get a share from the prize money.

At the same time, 4 players were selected as reserves for this tournament, these players will also get Rs 1 crore each as prize money. On the other hand, video analysts and BCCI staff members will also get a share from the prize money.

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