Pakistani Champions turn millionaires

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has announced a reward of Rs 10 million for every player of the Pakistan One Day International squad, which  went on to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 tournament, on Tuesday.

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said that by performing well in the Champions Trophy tournament, the national team had lifted the spirits of the nation.

“By becoming champions, the national cricket team has held our heads high in pride,” she said.

The Pakistan cricket team returned to home amid much fanfare, after grabbing the coveted ICC Champions Trophy by beating archrivals India by 180 runs in the final at Oval, London, on Sunday.

From Pakistan, fast bowler Hasan Ali, Mohammad Amir, opening batsman Fakhar Zaman, and captain Sarfraz Ahmed were key performers for who helped the team claimed their first ever Champions Trophy.