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Indian cricketers rewarded with cash after winning medals

India’s dominance in cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan has led to significant financial rewards for key players from their home states. The men’s team secured back-to-back gold medals by defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final, while the women’s side crushed Sri Lanka by 147 runs in a repeat of their 2023 triumph.

Tamil Nadu awarded ₹75 lakh to Washington Sundar for his pivotal role in the men’s victory, including two wickets in the final. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh recognized Deepti Sharma and Vipraj Nigam with ₹3 crore each for their contributions to the women’s and men’s gold medal campaigns, respectively.

Karnataka also increased its prize for gold medalists to ₹1 crore, benefiting Shreyanka Patil from the women’s team. These rewards reflect growing state-level support for cricket, particularly as India’s performances continue to set new benchmarks in international competitions.

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