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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward for the groundsmen and curators of all the 10 regular IPL venues. The groundsmen and curators will be given Rs 25 lakh each as a token of appreciation for providing "brilliant pitches" during the league.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah described the groundsmen and curators as "unsung heroes" and said that they worked tirelessly to provide brilliant pitches, even in difficult weather conditions.
The IPL concluded in Chennai on Sunday with Kolkata Knight Riders lifting their third overall trophy with an eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The 10 regular venues for the IPL are Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Jaipur.
The additional venues this year were Guwahati, Visakhapatnam and Dharamsala.
This year's IPL has been talked about for high-scoring matches with the peak team total record shattered twice. The 250-run mark was crossed as many as eight times this season.
Shah also congratulated KKR for their title triumph.
The BCCI's decision to reward the groundsmen and curators is a welcome move. These unsung heroes play a vital role in the success of the IPL and they deserve to be recognized for their hard work and dedication.
Source: BCCI Announces Big Cash Reward For IPL's "Unsung Heroes"