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Ishan Kishan gets Rs 1 crore Bihar reward after 2026 T20 World Cup title celebration
India
Published on 15 May 2026
The cheque was tied to a specific World Cup role
Ishan Kishan received a Rs 1 crore cheque from Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in Patna, honouring his contribution to India’s 2026 ICC T20 World Cup-winning campaign. The 27-year-old, with roots in Nawada and early childhood in Patna, was greeted as the “son of Bihar” and also received a stole and memento. Officials including Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit attended. Later that same day, Kishan played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, which collapsed against Gujarat Titans and was bowled out for 86.
- Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary presented Ishan Kishan a Rs 1 crore cheque
- Felicitation took place at the CM’s office in Patna on Friday
- Kishan was praised for “crucial contribution” to India’s 2026 T20 title
- His Bihar roots are in Nawada, with early childhood spent in Patna
- In IPL action, SRH were dismissed for just 86 by Gujarat Titans
- GT won by 82 runs at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium
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