Proteas secure huge payday after winning World Test Championship
THAT WINNING FEELING The Proteas are set to receive over R64 million from the ICC for winning the World Test Championship, with the funds likely to be distributed among players, staff, and Cricket SA, while the team celebrated their victory at Lord's by defeating Australia. Picture: BackpagePix
While the SA government have not yet revealed if the Proteas team and management will receive bonuses for winning the World Test Championship (WTC), they are still in store for a sum of over R64 million.
The ICC will pay out not less than R64 million to the Proteas, depending on the exchange rate, as the winners will pocket $18m for their efforts.
The breakdown of what players will receive has not been detailed, but the money will likely be split among the players, coaching and support staff, and Cricket SA.
It also will probably never be publicly confirmed, but the players will receive the major share of the hefty sum.
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