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RCA likely to get $770,000

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MUMBAI: The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) is likely to receive $770,000 (approx. Rs. 3.52 crore) towards operational costs and arranging security arrangements for the ICC Champions Trophy. The RCA will stage six matches, including the second semifinal.

The BCCI, which has already signed the venue agreement with Gujarat Cricket Association and Cricket Club of India, is expected to complete the formality with the Punjab Cricket Association and RCA.

Since the tournament is one of the exclusive events conducted by the ICC, it also defrays most of the costs incurred by the staging associations. The ICC even supplies stumps and balls for the event.

While the BCCI had budgeted a sum of Rs. 50 lakh per match after taking into account the operational costs and security arrangements, it was revealed that the PCA had estimated an expense of over Rs. 80 lakh.

The Rajasthan government, which funded the setting up of floodlights, will be charging the RCA Rs. 25 lakh for each of the six matches.

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