BCCI announces award of Rs 40 lakh for India U19 team members

The BCCI on Sunday announced a cash reward of Rs 40 lakh for each member of the victorious Indian U-19 team. The support staff will be paid Rs 25 lakh each. India beat England in the U-19 World cup final in Antigua on Saturday for a record-extending fifth title.

The triumphant India U-19 squad will be felicitated by the BCCI in Ahmedabad upon its arrival in India.

Following



their famous win over England on Saturday, the Indian contingent called on the Indian High Commissioner to Guyana.

"They were impressive across departments and sealed India's fifth World Cup. While their on-field performances were fantastic, the team also showed grit, determination and courage to bounce back strongly despite the Covid-19 cases in the camp," said BCCI president Sourav Ganguly in a statement.