Tuesday, September 25, 2007

AGARKAR, ROHIT TO GET RS 10 LAKH EACH FROM MAHARASHTRA GOVERNMENT

The Maharashtra government today announced cash incentive of Rs 10 lakhs each for Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma, both hailing from Mumbai, for playing a part in India's Twenty20 World Cup victory.

The announcement was made by Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh. "Maharashtra is proud of the performance of our boys. They have brought laurels to the state," he said.

Deshmukh would be present at the Mumbai airport to welcome the Indian players when they arrive here from South Africa, an official in the state Secretariat said.

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