The BCCI has announced a record Rs 51 crore cash reward for the Indian women's cricket team following their ICC Women's World Cup 2025 victory. This significant prize money, alongside the ICC's USD 4.48 million, celebrates a historic triumph that is set to transform women's cricket in India and inspire future generations.
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