BCCI gives special championship rings to T20 World Cup winning Team India, here's what inspired the gift
The BCCI decided to present the T20 World Cup 2024-winning Indian team with unique rings at this time.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chose to draw inspiration from American sports leagues such as the NBA and NFL after rewarding specially made 'Champions' rings to India's T20 World Cup 2024 winning team at the Naman Awards 2025.
The ring has a royal aspect because it is made of gold and has diamonds set into it. During the event, stars Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya were among those who received their ring
The BCCI made the decision to present the T20 World Cup winners with unique rings at this time. On Friday, February 7, BCCI posted a video to its social media accounts that featured the entire ring.
"Presenting #TeamIndia with their CHAMPIONS RING to honour their flawless campaign in the #T20WorldCup. Diamonds may be forever, but this win certainly is immortalised in a billion hearts. These memories will 'Ring' loud and live with us forever," said BCCI on X.
The player's name and jersey number are etched on each ring, which also features the Ashoka chakra at the top. As India won the title by defeating South Africa and going undefeated in the competition, the ring also highlighted the contributions made by each participant during the matches.
For a very long time, American sports leagues like NBA (Basketball) and NFL (American Football) have been associated with the Champions ring culture.
Since the first NBA finals were held in 1947, the NBA has honored its champions by awarding them with the ring. Every season, the NFL's Super Bowl champions receive rings. The award was first used by Major League Baseball, and it is still used in the US today.