BCCI announce Rs 20 lakh cash reward for selectors for Australia triumph

“The five men have played a crucial role in picking a balanced Indian squad and offering the team management enough options to work around different combinations. The boys chosen to represent the Indian team went about their task in a fearless manner and stood up in challenging situations.”

Fellow CoA member and former India cricketer Diana Edulji said, “Each member who has played a role in India’s recent triumphs in Australia needs to be appreciated. With the ICC Cricket World Cup just about four months away, the three-match ODI series in Australia provided excellent preparation for the Indian team.”

“The selectors have been focusing on a core group of cricketers that will make the cut at the showpiece event. I congratulate them for picking some fine young talents, who performed brilliantly on their maiden tour of Australia.”

Earlier, BCCI had announced bonus cash rewards of Rs 15 lakh for the playing XI and Rs 7.5 lakh for the reserve players. Additionally, Rs 25 lakh bonus was announced for the coaches and pro-rata basis for the support staff.

India had won the Test series 2-1 for their first-ever series win in Australia after a gap of 71 years. It maintained India’s top slot in the ICC Test rankings as well. In the ODI series, India came from a match down to win 2-1 for first bilateral series win against Australia in their backyard.