Mithali Raj & Co. May Get More Than They Expected As Cash Reward From The BCCI
Team India were earlier assured of Rs 50 lakh each upon reaching the World Cup final.
Keeping in view the stupendous run by Mithali Raj and team, the BCCI had planned to give 50 lakh as cash prize to each team member of Team India. But it is reported that the Indian cricket board is trying to push up the cash reward.
As the World Cup began, no one thought the women in blue would make it so big in the tournament. Well, they came agonisingly close to winning the world cup against England in the final. According to a state unit representative of the West Zone, the BCCI is thinking of pushing the cash prize for the women's team up.
In an interview, he said, ¡°I will propose that the cash award should be hiked to Rs 60 lakh for the players and Rs 30 lakh for the support staff. The girls have made us proud and they should rewarded adequately. I think no one should have any objection if they are being paid more.¡±
Smriti Mandhana
The source further said, ¡°If one can recall after the India vs Australia series, played earlier this year ended, the COA had announced a cash award of Rs 50 lakh for the Indian men¡¯s team. The general body then decided to increase it to Rs 1 crore per player.¡±
Keeping in mind their courageous performance, Team India should have been given more money than just 60 lakh.
