The Proteas returned to a hero’s welcome in South Africa this week after overcoming Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s last Saturday.
It was a particularly special achievement for the Proteas as they finally clinched glory in an ICC ‘final’, and it’s hoped that this victory will enable the team to push on towards title glory in the limited-overs formats now.
The victory has also resulted in a big payout for the Proteas as the ICC is set to now pay out $3.6 million to the South African champions, which equates to just shy of R65 million.
How this will be split has not been revealed by Cricket South Africa, but the playing squad, support staff and coaching group are expected to divide the majority among themselves.
Prize money as Proteas win big:
First/winners: South Africa $3.6 million
Second/runners up: Australia $2.16 million
Third: India $1.44 million
Fourth: New Zealand $1.2 million
Fifth: England $960,000
Sixth: Sri Lanka $840,000
Seventh: Bangladesh $720,000
Eighth: West Indies $600,000
Ninth: Pakistan $480,000
Meanwhile, sports minister Gayton McKenzie has suggested the Proteas are set for bonuses following their ICC World Test Championship final victory.
“We will talk about that later,” McKenzie said.
“We have got so many winners, all these bonuses can bankrupt the country!”
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