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    "editor1": "<p>Islamabad, June 21 (CRICKETNMORE): &nbsp;The emphatic ICC Champions Trophy title win has turned the young Pakistan cricketers into millionaires almost overnight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has announced a cash reward of Rs 10 million ($95,378) for every Champions Trophy winning team member and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has offered Rs 1 million ($9,537) to each member of the squad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In addition, a bonus of Rs 29 million ($2,76,598) will be divided and distributed among all members of the squad according to their ceilings in central contracts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Sarfraz Ahmed-led side clinched their maiden Champions Trophy crown, defeating India by 180 runs at The Oval in London in Sunday&#39;s final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Pakistan&#39;s Minister of State for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb said the Prime Minister announced the awards as the national team had lifted the spirits of the nation.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>She added that the Pakistan team outclassed their opponents in all departments -- batting, fielding and bowling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;For showing an outstanding performance, the team deserves appreciation,&quot; she was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper. She added that the reward would be helpful in uplifting sports in the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan and Executive Committee chairman Najam Sethi have warmly congratulated the Pakistan team for winning the Champions Trophy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Besides captain Sarfraz Ahmed and all members of the team, they appreciated coach Mickey Arthur and his staff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Positive and supporting role of the management has also been critical in achieving success for the team. Special appreciation is also due to national chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and his fellow selectors,&quot; they said in a PCB statement.<\/p>\r\n",
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