The Indian cricket team has been awarded a cash reward of Rs 58 crore by the BCCI for their triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The team maintained an unbeaten record, defeating New Zealand in the final, besides group-stage wins over Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand, followed by a win over Australia in the semifinal.
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