The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) on Thursday announced a cash reward of Rs 3 crore for its victorious Ranji Trophy squad, which defended the title by defeating Saurashtra in the final.
"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gives Rs 2 crore (as prize money) and we (VCA) will be giving Rs 3 crore additionally (to the team). So, the total purse will be Rs 5 crore," VCA President Anand Jaiswal said.
Jaiswal also said that the association has "postponed" the event to celebrate the Ranji Trophy success, due to the Irani Trophy game, that will be played in the city from February 12.
"We will fix a date for a felicitation ceremony and the prize money will be given to the players during the event," the VCA chief stated.