Bihar CM hands over ₹1 crore cheque to cricketer Ishan Kishan for T-20 World Cup heroics

Ishan Kishan with Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. (Photo:X/@samrat4bjp) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday (May 15, 2026) handed over a cheque of ₹1 crore to cricketer Ishan Kishan for his contribution in winning the 2026 T-20 World Cup.Kishan, who has his roots in Nawada district of the State and had spent his early childhood in Patna, called on the Chief Minister at his office.The 27-year-old wicket-keeper batsman received a warm welcome from Mr. Choudhary, who placed a stole around Kishan's neck and presented him with a memento before handing over the cheque.“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,” Mr. Choudhary said in a post on X.Top officials, including Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit and close relatives of Kishan, were also present on the occasion. Published - May 15, 2026 05:31 pm IST