Bihar CM Awards Ishan Kishan Rs 1 Crore for T20 WC Role

Patna, India -- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary presented Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan with a cheque for Rs 1 crore on Friday, May 15, 2026, at his office here, recognizing the 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter's pivotal contributions to India's victory in the ICC T20 World Cup earlier that year.

The ceremony highlighted Kishan's ties to the state, where he was born in Nawada district and raised in Patna, despite representing Jharkhand in domestic cricket. Choudhary welcomed Kishan with a ceremonial stole around his neck and a commemorative memento. Kishan's family members and senior state officials, including Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit, attended the event.

In a social media post, Choudhary described Kishan as "the son of Bihar" and praised his role in the national team's success. "Member of the Indian cricket team which won the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the brilliant batsman, the son of Bihar, Shri @ishankishan51 Ji, was honoured by the state government with a cash prize of 1 crore for his crucial contribution in winning the World Cup," the chief minister wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Choudhary emphasized that the reward went beyond financial recognition, serving as a...