BCCI secretary Jay Shah hails India’s T20 World Cup triumph, announces Rs 125 crore prize
BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday hailed India’s epochal title win in the T20 World Cup and announced a prize money of Rs 125 crore for the team for its monumental feat in the just-concluded ICC showpiece.
India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a tense final at Bridgetown, Barbados, to land their second world title in the T20 format.
“Under the exceptional leadership of Rohit Sharma, this team has shown remarkable resolve and resilience, becoming the first team in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup to win the tournament unbeaten,” said Shah in a statement.
"They have faced and silenced their critics with stellar performances time and again. Their journey has been nothing short of inspirational, and today, they join the ranks of the greats.” Shah later took to social media to announce a cash reward of Rs 125 crore for the team.
"I am pleased to announce prize money of INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024," Shah wrote on 'X' "The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support staff for this outstanding achievement!" Shah also lauded the team’s strong work ethics.
I am pleased to announce prize money of INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support… pic.twitter.com/KINRLSexsD
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 30, 2024
“This team has made us all proud with their dedication, hard work, and unyielding spirit. Led by Rohit Sharma, and ably assisted by Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and others they have fulfilled the dreams and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians,” he said in his statement.
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"Don't bring Varna system," Dhankhar, Kharge engage in war of word in RS
New Delhi, Jul 2: The Rajya Sabha witnessed a war of words on Tuesday when Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar sarcastically said Jairam Ramesh should take the seat of Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, in an effort to discipline the Congress MP.
Kharge, who is also the president of the Congress, retorted by saying the chairman was trying to bring in the "Varna" (caste) system.
The acrimony started when Dhankhar asked Pramod Tiwari of the Congress not to state unverified facts. To this, Ramesh said it would be authenticated.
"The senior leadership (Kharge) is here. I think you (Ramesh) should replace (Kharge).... You are so intelligent, so gifted, so talented, you should immediately come and take the seat in place of Mr Kharge because, by and large, you are doing his job," the chairman said.
At this point, Kharge retorted by saying "do not bring in the Varna system...that is why you are calling Ramesh very intelligent ... and I am dull".
An agitated Dhankhar accused Kharge of "twisting" his remark and said he never meant it.
"Never in the history of parliamentary democracy and Rajya Sabha proceedings there has been such a disregard of the chair," he said.
Kharge added that whatever he is today is because of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and the people of the country.
Later, Tiwari continued his speech on the Motion of Thanks to the president for her address to a joint sitting of Parliament.
VP Dhankar: Jairam Ramesh is so intelligent, talented, and gifted that you should immediately take the place of Kharge!
— The White-Dark Knight (@syndrome_knight) July 2, 2024
*Kharge Sahab refutes back*:
Don't bring that varnashram!
I think you still have that Varna Caste System in your mind.
🔥🔥🔥🤣 Brutally Slayed! pic.twitter.com/6Fwse0wqLP
