The International Cricket Council has announced equal prize money for men’s and women’s ICC events.
The decision to fix equal prize money for men and women was taken at the ICC annual conference in Durban, South Africa on Thursday.
According to a statement issued by the ICC, the teams will now receive equal prize money based on position in all events. Apart from this, the amount received for winning each match in the same events will also be the same.
In this regard, ICC Chairman Greg Barclay says, “This is a big moment in the history of our game and I am happy that now male and female cricketers will get equal rewards in ICC events.”
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He said that since 2017, we have focused on equal prize money and increased the prize money in women’s events every year, and from now on winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup will have the same prize money as the Men’s Cricket World Cup. Will win. This will happen in T20 and Under Nineteen World Cup as well.
Let us also mention here that in the 2020 and 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the winning team was given one million dollars and the losing team was given five million dollars, which is five times more than the prize money received in 2018. is
Similarly, the prize money of the 2022 Women’s World Cup was $3.5 million, while the winning team of the same event in 2017 was given $2 million.
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What impact will equal prize money have on the future careers of female cricket players?
**Interview with Sarah Thompson, Sports Analyst**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Sarah. The International Cricket Council has just announced that it will be offering equal prize money for men’s and women’s ICC events. What are your thoughts on this groundbreaking decision?
**Sarah Thompson:** Thank you for having me! I think this is a significant step forward for gender equality in sports, particularly in cricket. For too long, women’s sports have been viewed as secondary, and equal prize money is a clear acknowledgment of the talent and hard work of female athletes.
**Interviewer:** Absolutely. The decision was made during the ICC’s annual conference in Durban. What do you think prompted this change at such a large governing body for cricket?
**Sarah Thompson:** There has been an increasing push for equality across all sports, and cricket is no exception. Women’s cricket has gained substantial viewership and support in recent years, and clearly, the ICC recognizes that the participation and passion of female players deserve to be celebrated equally with their male counterparts.
**Interviewer:** How do you think this decision will impact the popularity and growth of women’s cricket?
**Sarah Thompson:** I believe it will have a tremendously positive impact. When young girls see that they can earn the same as their male peers, it can inspire them to pursue careers in cricket. It will also encourage more investment in women’s teams, leading to better facilities, training, and ultimately, performance.
**Interviewer:** That’s an optimistic view! With this decision, what changes do you expect to see in the dynamics of international tournaments moving forward?
**Sarah Thompson:** We should see a much more competitive environment. Equal prize money sends a message that both men’s and women’s cricket are valued equally, which can help attract sponsors and media attention to women’s events. This could lead to more integrated marketing and promotional efforts from the ICC, benefiting both formats.
**Interviewer:** Sarah, what do you want to see from other sports organizations following this announcement from the ICC?
**Sarah Thompson:** I hope this sets a precedent! Other governing bodies should follow suit in terms of pay equity. It’s essential for the sustainability of women’s sports, and recognizing the contributions of female athletes could lead to broader changes in society, promoting equality not just in sports but in various aspects of life.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Sarah. It’s an exciting time for cricket and for women in sports!
**Sarah Thompson:** Thank you! I’m looking forward to seeing how this unfolds.
