Mumbai, March 14 -- Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday announced the decision to double the Ranji Trophy prize money following Mumbai's record-extending 42nd triumph at the city's iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Mumbai clinched their 42nd Ranji Trophy title following their 169-run victory over Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday. An additional sum of Rs five crores will be paid to the Ranji-winning Mumbai team.

The secretary of MCA, Ajinkya Naik said in a statement, "MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) president Amol Kale and Apex Council has decided to double the Ranji Trophy prize money. The MCA will pay an additional sum of five crore of rupees to the winning Mumbai Ranji Trophy team. It has been a great year for the MC...