Windfall for Vidarbha cricketers

The Vidarbha Cricket Association on Tuesday announced that it would give Rs 3 crore to the Ranji Trophy winning team.

Published : Jan 01, 2018 18:45 IST

Vidarbha players celebrate after winning the Ranji Trophy final against Delhi.
Vidarbha players celebrate after winning the Ranji Trophy final against Delhi.
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Vidarbha players celebrate after winning the Ranji Trophy final against Delhi.

The Vidarbha Cricket Association on Tuesday announced that it would give Rs 3 crore to the Ranji Trophy winning team. Apart from this, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will give Rs 2 crore as the prize money.

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“This is a great moment for Vidarbha cricket, and the association will give Rs 3 crore to the players,” Anand Jaiswal, president of VCA, said on Monday.

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It is learnt that a felicitation ceremony could also be organised later to celebrate the historic win. The team will be in Indore on Tuesday, before leaving for Nagpur the next day.

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