ICC announces record prize money for WTC final: How much did India earn?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record-breaking prize pool for the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to be played between defending champions Australia and high-flying South Africa at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground from June 11. The total prize purse of USD 5.76 million (approximately Rs 49.27 crore) was a significant increase from previous editions.Speaking about the announcement, ICC Chair Jay Shah said, "We have witnessed a very interesting third cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, where the finalists were decided only towards the end of the competition.advertisement"The championship has showcased remarkable performances from players of different teams, culminating in a final between these two exceptional squads - a true celebration of cricket."I am sure spectators at Lord's, along with fans tuning in from all over the world, will be treated to some top-class cricket in this revered format when Australia and South Africa take the field less than a month from now. On behalf of the ICC, I extend best wishes to the players of both teams in their preparations for the prestigious match."HOW MUCH WILL THE WTC WINNER EARN?In a major financial boost to the Test format, the ICC confirmed that the WTC 2023–25 champions will take home a staggering USD 3.6 million (around Rs 30.8 crore), more than double the prize awarded to previous champions. In contrast, the runners-up will receive USD 2.16 million (around Rs 18.5 crore), a substantial hike from the USD 800,000 awarded in the previous two finals.advertisement"The champions will walk away with USD 3.6 million, a significant jump from the USD 1.6 million awarded in both 2021 and 2023," an official ICC release stated.
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INDIA FINISH 3RD, POCKET Rs 12.32 CRORETeam India, who narrowly missed out on a third consecutive appearance in the WTC final, finished third in the standings. For their efforts across the two-year cycle, India have been awarded USD 1.44 million (approximately Rs 12.32 crore).The Indian side had a mixed campaign, which included a drawn away series in South Africa and a 3-1 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Despite missing out on the final, India's consistent performance reaffirms their place as a top contender in the longest format.HISTORIC WTC FINAL AWAITSSouth Africa were the first team to seal their spot in the final after a string of dominant series wins against Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Their home draw against India proved crucial in keeping their points percentage high enough to finish atop the standings.advertisementAustralia secured their ticket to Lord's with a convincing 3-1 win over India, followed by a 3-0 home sweep of Pakistan and hard-fought away series victories against New Zealand and Sri Lanka.This will be South Africa's maiden WTC final appearance, while Australia, having defeated India in the 2023 final at The Oval, will be aiming to become the first team to win two WTC titles."We're really pleased to have made the World Test Championship Final, which is a good opportunity for us to win an ICC title," South African captain Temba Bavuma said. "Lord's is a fitting venue for this mega fixture and all of us will be out there trying to give our best against Australia."Pat Cummins, who led Australia to WTC glory in 2023, expressed excitement about defending the crown. "We are enormously proud to have the opportunity to defend the World Test Championship, especially at Lord's," said Cummins. "It's a testament to all those involved across the past two years."
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