BCCI announces prize money for domestic women’s and junior cricket to boost recognition and rewards

In a significant move to enhance incentives and recognition for domestic cricketers, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the introduction of prize money for standout performers in junior and women’s cricket competitions. The new initiative, revealed on August 26 by the BCCI Secretary, will see financial rewards given to the best Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament across all domestic women’s and junior cricket events.

Prize money for domestic cricket performers

In a post, Jay Shah said that Prize money will be introduced for the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament in all Women’s and Junior Cricket tournaments under the Domestic Cricket Programme.

“We are introducing prize money for the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament in all Women’s and Junior Cricket tournaments under our Domestic Cricket Programme,” Shah wrote on his X account.

We are introducing prize money for the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament in all Women’s and Junior Cricket tournaments under our Domestic Cricket Programme. Additionally, prize money will be awarded for the Player of the Match in the Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq…

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 26, 2024

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Payout for major tournaments

He also added that the prize money will be awarded to the Player of the Match in the Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali tournaments for Senior Men. This initiative aims to reward outstanding domestic performances.

“Additionally, prize money will be awarded for the Player of the Match in the Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali tournaments for Senior Men. This initiative aims to recognize and reward outstanding performances in the domestic circuit,” Shah added.

The BCCI secretary also extended his sincere gratitude to the Apex Council for their support in fostering a more rewarding environment for cricketers.

“A heartfelt thank you to the Apex Council for their unwavering support in this endeavour. Together, we are fostering a more rewarding environment for our cricketers. Jai Hind,” Shah concluded.