July 23 (CRICKETNMORE) - The BCCI has announced a cash reward of Rs. 50 Lakh for each member of the women's team for their performances in the Women's World Cup 2017. The support staff of Team India (Women) will receive INR 25 lakhs each.
Team India will play England in the finals on July 23 (Sunday) at the Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Mr. Vinod Rai, Chairman of CoA, said: "I would like to congratulate the Indian Women's Cricket Team for their exemplary show in the ICC Women's World Cup. The team has shown tremendous character and the girls have raised the bar with each passing game under the able leadership of Mithali Raj."
Acting President, Mr. CK Khanna said, “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 fearless batting of Harmanpreet Kaur mirrors the team’s approach under pressure.”
Acting Hony. Secretary, Mr. 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.”
BCCI Media Release