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Fadnavis Honors T20 WC Champions Suryakumar Yadav & Shivam Dube in Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube at his Mumbai residence following India's T20 World Cup triumph. Suryakumar, who captained the side, scored 242 runs, while Dube smashed 235 runs with a stellar strike rate. India made history by successfully defending their title, becoming the first team to win consecutive T20 World Cups. The BCCI also announced a massive cash reward of Rs 131 crore for the victorious team.

Key Points: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Felicitates T20 World Cup Winners

  • CM Fadnavis honors WC winners
  • Suryakumar was India's 3rd-highest scorer
  • Dube had strike rate of 169.06
  • India first to win consecutive T20 WC titles
  • BCCI announces Rs 131 crore reward
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis felicitates T20 WC winners Suryakumar, Dube

CM Devendra Fadnavis felicitates Suryakumar Yadav & Shivam Dube for India's T20 WC win. Details on their performance & BCCI's cash reward.

"The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement - BCCI"

Mumbai, March 11

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday felicitated Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, members of the World Cup-winning India national cricket team, at his residence in Mumbai following India's triumphant campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Suryakumar, who captained the Indian side during the tournament, and all-rounder Shivam Dube met the Chief Minister at his official residence, where they were honoured for their contribution to the team's successful title defence. Fadnavis congratulated the two cricketers and lauded their role in bringing glory to the country.

Suryakumar was India's third-highest run-getter in the T20 World Cup. The right-handed batter amassed 242 runs in nine matches at an average of 30.25. The Indian skipper notched up one half-century.

Dube was India's fourth-highest run scorer in the marquee tournament. The left-handed batter smashed 235 runs in nine matches and eight innings. The Southpaw had a superb strike rate of 169.06, along with one fifty.

The Men in Blue beat New Zealand by 96 runs on Sunday to successfully defend their T20 World Cup title. The victory made India the first team to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, the first to win consecutive titles after their 2024 win, and the first to lift the trophy three times (2007, 2024, and 2026).

On March 10, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crores for Team India following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

BCCI, in a statement, said, "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of INR 131 crore for Team India following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026."

"The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future," the statement added.

- ANI

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Priya S
While it's great to see our players being honoured, I hope the focus remains on their incredible skill and hard work, and not just on political photo-ops. The real reward is the love of a billion fans and that BCCI prize money! 😊
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Rohit P
Suryakumar Yadav, a Mumbaikar leading India to a World Cup win at home... feels like a dream! His innings in the semi-final was pure magic. Dube's sixes were monstrous. Jai Maharashtra! Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone new to following cricket in India, the passion is incredible! 131 crores is a staggering reward. It shows how much this win means to the nation. Congratulations to the entire team!
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Vikram M
Three-time champions! What a legacy. 2007 was emotional, 2024 was dominant, and 2026 at home was just perfect. These two players represent the new, fearless India. Hope they get some rest now before the next series!
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Karthik V
Dube's strike rate of 169 was crucial. He took the pressure off everyone else. And SKY as captain... cool as a cucumber. Felicitations are fine, but please ensure better pitches and facilities at the grassroots so we keep producing such talent.

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