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Khushdil, Hasnain become millionaires without playing single game

They will receive huge prize money from ICC
Photo: AFP
Photo: AFP

Pakistan stars will receiver over PKR10 million each despite losing the ICC T20 World Cup final.

The Men in Green fell short from lifting the trophy as they suffered a five-wicket defeat against England at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium.

Despite that lost, the side will receive about $1 million (more than 220 million Pakistani rupees) cash prize.

They will get $800,000 runners up prize, while the Babar XI will also receive $120,000 ($40,000) each for the three victories in the Super 12 stage.

The prize money will be split equally among all players while one portion will be given to the team management.

As Fakhar Zaman also participated in one game, there will be 17 portions, 16 to cricketers and one to remaining member on support, according to Daily Express.

Each player is estimated to get around PKR10.3 million. Mohammad Hasnain and Khushdil Shah, who haven’t played a single game, will also get the same share.

On the other hand, ICC gave each player a daily allowance of 125 Australian dollars (83 US dollars) during the tournament. PCB added $31 dollars and paid a daily allowance of $114 to players.

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