Rahul Dravid Declines BCCI’s Higher Bonus of INR 2.5 Crore After T20 World Cup Win
Rahul Dravid has declined to accept the extra bonus offered by BCCI.
Rahul Dravid, known for his gentlemanly conduct in cricket, has refused a bonus from the BCCI that was considerably higher than that of his support staff, highlighting his commitment to fairness.
After India’s win in the T20 World Cup, the BCCI revealed a bonus scheme. According to the plan, Rahul Dravid and the Indian team were to receive ₹5 crore each, whereas the support staff, including bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, fielding coach T Dilip, and batting coach Vikram Rathore, were designated ₹2.5 crore each.
“Rahul wanted the same bonus money ( ₹2.5 crore) as the rest of his support staff (bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, fielding coach T Dilip and batting coach Vikram Rathore). We respect his sentiments,” a BCCI source said.
Dravid made a similar stand as head coach of India’s victorious U-19 World Cup team in 2018. When it was proposed that he receive ₹50 lakh while the support staff would get ₹20 lakh each and the players ₹30 lakh each, Dravid declined the arrangement. He insisted that the BCCI award everyone equally.