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Champions Trophy winner's prize money less than Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer's IPL paycheck despite 53% increase


Published on 2025-02-14 02:25:30 - MSN
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  • If a team becomes an unbeaten champion of the Champions Trophy, then it can earn up to
  • 22 crore, which is still less than Pant and Iyer's IPL paychecks.

The article discusses the disparity between the prize money for the ICC Champions Trophy and the earnings of individual IPL players. Despite a 53% increase in the prize money for the Champions Trophy, the winner's purse is still less than what some IPL players like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer earn in a single IPL season. The Champions Trophy winner will receive $2.5 million, while the runner-up gets $1.25 million, which, when compared to the IPL salaries, highlights the significant financial difference between international cricket tournaments and the lucrative IPL league. This comparison underscores the growing financial power of franchise cricket over traditional international cricket events.

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