Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:28pm on 29 Sep 2025,Monday Sports
The BCCI announced INR 21 crore prize money for India's Asia Cup 2025 triumph over Pakistan, over ten times the official winner's amount of USD 300,000 (approximately INR 2.6 crore). BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the reward for players and support staff after Sunday's five-wicket victory in Dubai. India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, defeating Pakistan three times within two weeks. The prize recognizes the team's commanding performance under Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy. However, India declined collecting the official trophy, medals, and cheque from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also heads PCB and serves as Pakistan's minister. The BCCI's announcement reflects extraordinary celebration for the dominant Asia Cup campaign. (PC: Reuters & Cricbuzz)
