WHat do you think of the following prize money associated with these games? Not only do winners but also losers make money. I think all amounts listed are in USD bur I am not 100% sure.
http://www-usa.cricket.org/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC2003/prize-money.html
Prize Money Allocation - ICC Cricket World Cup 2003
Winner: $2 000 000
Runner-up: $ 800 000
Losing Semi-Finalists: $ 400 000 each
5th Place: $ 150 000
6th Place: $ 80 000
Group Matches
Winners: 42 x $10 000 ($420 000)
Losers: 42 x $ 5 000 ($210 000)
Super Sixes
Winner: 9 x $40 000 ($360 000)
Losers: 9 x $20 000 ($180 000)
TOTAL: $5 000 000
Winners of Man of Match Award
Each winner to receive a gold watch donated by the South African Gold Mining industry to the value of R12 000 per watch.
The winner of the Man of Series Award to receive a gold product donated by the South African Gold Mining industry, the value of which will be equivalent to that of a motor car.
And will the moneys be split amongst the players or will local country association tak ethe money and just pay salary to players?