'Stadiums bhi dhang ke banwalo': Fans Split Over BCCI Secy Jay Shah's Generous Gift to IPL Players

On Saturday, BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced a huge impetus for the players who feature in the IPL . From IPL 2025 onwards, a player will reap an additional sum of INR 7.5 lakhs per game along with the contracted amount. Thus, already touted to be a cash-rich league is turning into a more prosperous harbour for the players.

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BCCI Secretary Jay Shah's Huge Gift to IPL Players

"In a historic move to celebrate consistency and champion outstanding performances in the IPL , we are thrilled to introduce a match fee of INR 7.5 lakhs per game for our cricketers! A cricketer playing all league matches in a season will get Rs. 1.05 crores in addition to his contracted amount," Jay Shah wrote.

"Each franchise will allocate INR 12.60 crores as match fees for the season! This is a new era for the IPL  and our players!" he added. 

This development has come after the recent meeting of the IPL governing council in Bengaluru.

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Fans React On The Development

The internet is abuzz about the announcement made by the BCCI secretary. Mixed views have claimed the space, here are a few of the many.

That's just one update about IPL 2025. More developments are expected, stay tuned to R Sport Fit.