Stunning win brings rewards

Dhaka – Bangladesh showered its women cricketers with cash rewards yesterday for their upset triumph over India in the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament.

The women’s team defeated six-time champions India by three wickets in Sunday’s final in Kuala Lumpur to claim their maiden title.

“Each player will get one million taka ($14 800) as a cash reward,” Bangladesh Cricket Board spokesperson Jalal Yunus said.