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Sponsors dangle swanky apartments before Indian World Cup squad
The official sponsors of the Indian team, Sahara group, on Friday offered swanky apartments to each of the players should they defeat Australia and return with the World Cup.
The official sponsors of the Indian cricket team, Sahara group, on Friday offered swanky apartments to each of the players should they defeat Australia and return with the World Cup.
"If the Indian team emerges victorious in World Cup 2003, each of its players, coach, physiotherapist and physical instructor will get a 7-star self-sufficient and fully furnished deluxe apartment," the sponsors said.
Sahara group, which has interests ranging from television stations to airlines, said the dream homes would be built in a picturesque valley and named the 'World Champion Enclave.'
"This will be a humble token of appreciation towards their extraordinary feat that has brought unsurpassed glory to our nation and to further encourage them towards achieving greater heights of success for all time to come," it said.
The offer came a day after India made it to the final of the World Cup by beating semi-finalists Kenya by 91 runs in Durban, South Africa.
India will take on defending champions Australia in the title clash in Johannesburg on Sunday.
New Delhi city administration has already waived taxes for life to players such as batting wonder Virender Sehwag and fast bowler Asish Nehra as they are residents of the Indian capital.
