BCCI announce increase in prize money for domestic tournaments

On Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced an increase in the prize money for domestic tournaments, with the champions of the Ranji Trophy set to earn INR 5 Crores from INR 2 Crores. 

In a social media post shared by Jay Shah announced the decision with the Senior Women's team's winning side earning INR 50 lakhs from INR 6 Lakhs. 

"I'm pleased to announce an increase in prize money for all Domestic Tournaments. We will continue our efforts to invest in Domestic Cricket – which is the backbone of Indian Cricket. Ranji winners to get ₹5 crores (from 2 cr), Sr Women winners ₹50 lacs (from 6 lacs)," Shah said. 

I’m pleased to announce an increase in prize money for all @BCCI Domestic Tournaments. We will continue our efforts to invest in Domestic Cricket – which is the backbone of Indian Cricket. Ranji winners to get ₹5 crores (from 2 cr), Sr Women winners ₹50 lacs (from 6 lacs)🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Cgpw47z98q

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) April 16, 2023

Earlier in the week, the Board also announced the domestic schedule for 2023-2024, with the Deodhar Trophy returning after a span of three years. 

The season with kickstart with Duleep Trophy, the zonal red-ball tournament from June 28 to July 16, before the action shifts to Deodhar Trophy in the zonal format, with six zones competing from July 24 to August 3.