<p>The BCCI on Sunday announced cash reward of Rs 40 lakh for each member of the victorious Indian U-19 team.</p>.<p>The support staff will be paid Rs 25 lakh each.</p>.<p>India beat England in the U-19 World cup final in Antigua on Saturday for a record extending fifth title.</p>.<p>"They were impressive across departments and sealed India's fifth World Cup. While their on-field performances were fantastic, the team also showed grit, determination and courage to bounce back strongly despite the Covid-19 cases in the camp," said BCCI president Sourav Ganguly in a statement.</p>.<p>"I must also appreciate the efforts put in by the Head Coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar along with his members of the coaching group, support staff and VVS Laxman – Head Cricket at the National Cricket Academy – for the way they kept the team in good spirits and guided them to victory.</p>.<p>"We have the best structure in place for our age-group cricketers and some of the best coaches work closely with the boys."</p>.<p>Six India players, including captain Yash Dhull, had tested positive for Covid-19 during the group stages of the tournament but the team overcame the crisis to lift the trophy.</p>.<p>"They had very little cricket in the run-up to the World Cup this time and despite that, India remained unbeaten," Ganguly said.</p>.<p>"This is truly remarkable. The selectors have done an excellent job in picking the right team from a wide pool of cricketers. The boys have a long career ahead of them and I wish them the best."</p>.<p>Asked to field first, India bowled out England for 189 after having them at 61 for six at one stage.</p>.<p>Bowling his medium pacers to deadly effect, Raj Bawa (5/31) ran through the English middle-order after the in-from left-arm seamer Ravi Kumar (4/34) laid the opposition low with two early blows.</p>.<p>India completed the chase with 14 balls to spare.</p>.<p>Secretary Jay Shah said: "India is the most successful side in the history of U19 World Cups and the fifth title is a testament to the robust system and structure we have in place for our age-group cricketers.</p>.<p>"The Board takes age-group cricket very seriously and works closely to ensure we remain fluid with our approach to suit the demands of the team amidst the pandemic."</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>
<p>The BCCI on Sunday announced cash reward of Rs 40 lakh for each member of the victorious Indian U-19 team.</p>.<p>The support staff will be paid Rs 25 lakh each.</p>.<p>India beat England in the U-19 World cup final in Antigua on Saturday for a record extending fifth title.</p>.<p>"They were impressive across departments and sealed India's fifth World Cup. While their on-field performances were fantastic, the team also showed grit, determination and courage to bounce back strongly despite the Covid-19 cases in the camp," said BCCI president Sourav Ganguly in a statement.</p>.<p>"I must also appreciate the efforts put in by the Head Coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar along with his members of the coaching group, support staff and VVS Laxman – Head Cricket at the National Cricket Academy – for the way they kept the team in good spirits and guided them to victory.</p>.<p>"We have the best structure in place for our age-group cricketers and some of the best coaches work closely with the boys."</p>.<p>Six India players, including captain Yash Dhull, had tested positive for Covid-19 during the group stages of the tournament but the team overcame the crisis to lift the trophy.</p>.<p>"They had very little cricket in the run-up to the World Cup this time and despite that, India remained unbeaten," Ganguly said.</p>.<p>"This is truly remarkable. The selectors have done an excellent job in picking the right team from a wide pool of cricketers. The boys have a long career ahead of them and I wish them the best."</p>.<p>Asked to field first, India bowled out England for 189 after having them at 61 for six at one stage.</p>.<p>Bowling his medium pacers to deadly effect, Raj Bawa (5/31) ran through the English middle-order after the in-from left-arm seamer Ravi Kumar (4/34) laid the opposition low with two early blows.</p>.<p>India completed the chase with 14 balls to spare.</p>.<p>Secretary Jay Shah said: "India is the most successful side in the history of U19 World Cups and the fifth title is a testament to the robust system and structure we have in place for our age-group cricketers.</p>.<p>"The Board takes age-group cricket very seriously and works closely to ensure we remain fluid with our approach to suit the demands of the team amidst the pandemic."</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>