India thump Australia by 8 wickets to be crowned Under-19 World Cup Champions. Chasing 217, India wrapped up the win inside 39 overs. Manjot Kalra scored an unbeaten century and was named Man of the Match. The BCCI announces cash prizes for India U19 team, coaching staff and coach Rahul Dravid.
BCCI announced a cash prize of 50 lakh rupees for Rahul Dravid. People have praised Dravid’s effort in shaping the young Indian colts and this feliciation from BCCI comes as a great gesture, for the unsung hero of India cricket. Dravid spoked after the historic triumph in post match show. Read: Cricketers react on India’s dominant display in U19 CWC final.
“I am really proud of the boys, proud of the effort that they have put in and proud of the support staff as well. I think the effort we have put in over the last 14 months have been sensational. They really deserved this, couldn’t be really happier and proud for this bunch of boys. It’s really nice for them and hopefully it’s a memory they’ll cherish for a long time. And hopefully it’s not a memory that defines them. And they will have a lot more bigger and better memories as they go on ahead in their careers,” Dravid said.
“Coaching this team I tend to get a lot of attention, but it is really about the quality of support staff that we have had, there have been seven, eight of us who have been together for the last 14 months, the effort they put in was incredible. I am proud to be a part of their (support staff) team and see it as that. We try and do what’s best for the kids and hopefully they can put in the performances on the field. And they have certainly done that in this tournament,” he added. BCCI announces cash prizes for India U19 team
Rahul also talked about bringing the young Indian cricketing talents to the big stage. He said that they had few options from the 2016 team, but they only focussed on upbringing younger talents and believing in them to deliver for India.
BCCI announced a cash prize of 30 lakh rupees to each player of the team. While the support staff will be awarded with 20 lakh rupees each.
Summary:
50 lakh rupees to Rahul Dravid
30 lakh rupees each to member of the Indian U19 team
20 lakh rupees each to support staff
BCCI announces cash prizes for India U19 team
BCCI announces prize money for victorious India U19 team.
Mr Rahul Dravid, Head Coach India U19 – INR 50 lakhs
Members of India U19 team – INR 30 lakhs each
Members of the Support Staff, India U19 – INR 20 lakhs each
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 3, 2018
