Despite missing the World Test Championship final, India secured a substantial USD 1.44 million for finishing third in the 2023-25 cycle. The ICC announced a record USD 5.76 million prize pool, with Australia and South Africa set to compete for the top prize at Lord's. India, led by Rohit Sharma, won nine out of 19 matches in the cycle.
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