Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Friday announced a prize of Rs 25 lakh for Under 19 World Cup winning captain Prithvi Shaw.
"Many congrats to the U 19 team. On behalf of @MumbaiCricAssoc MCA prize of Rs 25 lakh to the captain & Mumbaikar Prithvi Shaw! Hope it encourages teenage talents!!," MCA president and BJP MLA Ashish Shelar tweeted.
"World Champions - once again ! Congratulations 2 our U19 cricket team for a masterly performance,� #PrithviShaw made Mumbai proud 2day !," Shelar said in another tweet.
The Indian team on Friday defeated Australia by 8 wickets to clinch the Under 19 World Cup for a record fourth time.
Skipper Shaw led the team from front scoring 261 in 6 matches which included a knock of 94 against Australia in the group stages.