Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a reward of Tk 1 million each for the national women’s cricket team members.
The announcement came at a reception for the cricket team at Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel soon after the squad landed Dhaka on Monday.
On Sunday, the tigresses made history in Kuala Lumpur, when the beat the Indian team to clinch the Women’s Asia Cup title.
Batting first, six-time champions in a row India posted 112 for nine wickets in 20 overs.
In reply, Bangladesh faltered midway but managed to hold on against Indian bowline up to reach home in the very last delivery of the match scoring 113 for seven wickets in 20 overs.