Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary awarded Ishan Kishan ₹1 crore for playing a pivotal role in Team India’s T20 World Cup title defence, sparking strong reactions. One fan said, "Ishan can earn 1 crore via a single brand deal," another added, "Money better spent on stadiums," while one commented, "Support grassroots players instead." Many questioned the logic behind the state reward.