The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced cash awards for all members of the Indian team following the historic 2-1 Test series win against Australia.
According to ANI, the bonuses will be equivalent to the actual match-fee payable which is Rs 15 lakhs per clash for the playing X1. There will also be a bonus of Rs 7.5 lakhs and Rs 25 lakhs per match for the reserve players and coaches respectively.
Committee of Administrators: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces cash awards after India wins Test series against Australia. For all Test team members-Bonuses will be equivalent to actual match-fee payable,which is Rs.15 lakhs per match for playing XI.(1/2) pic.twitter.com/tYHxSWi8GO
— ANI (@ANI) January 8, 2019
The BCCI will further be handing an amount equivalent to the pro-rata salary/professional fee to the non-coaching members of the team’s support staff.
India had won the first and third Test in Adelaide and Melbourne respectively, while the hosts emerged victorious in the second match in Perth. The fourth and final Test in Sydney ended in a draw due to inclement weather.
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