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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**Interview with Jane Dawson, Sports Equality Advocate**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Jane! Thank you for joining us today. The ICC has recently announced equal prize money for men’s and women’s events. What are your immediate thoughts on this significant decision?
**Jane Dawson:** Thank you for having me! I think this is a landmark move for cricket and sports in general. Equal prize money not only recognizes the talent and hard work of female athletes but also promotes gender equality across the board. It sends a strong message that women’s sports deserve the same recognition and financial support as men’s.
**Interviewer:** Absolutely. This decision was made during the ICC annual conference in Durban, South Africa. Why do you think the ICC chose this moment to make such a pivotal change?
**Jane Dawson:** Well, the ICC has been under increasing pressure to address disparities in sports funding and recognition. With the growing popularity of women’s cricket globally, they likely recognized the need to align their policies with the changing landscape of the sport. This announcement is a reflection of the commitment to fostering equality and encouraging female participation in cricket.
**Interviewer:** It certainly seems to align with broader trends in sports. What impact do you think this will have on the future of women’s cricket?
**Jane Dawson:** I believe it’s going to have a tremendous impact. Equal prize money could lead to increased investment in women’s leagues and tournaments, attracting more fans and sponsors. It may also inspire younger female athletes to dream big and pursue cricket seriously, knowing that the sport values their contributions as much as it does for their male counterparts.
**Interviewer:** That’s a great perspective. Lastly, what challenges do you foresee in the broader implementation of gender equality in sports?
**Jane Dawson:** While this decision is a massive step forward, there will still be challenges. Some might resist these changes, citing traditions or financial concerns. Additionally, we need to ensure that this equality extends beyond just prize money to areas like marketing, media coverage, and overall support for women’s sports. Continuous dialogue and advocacy will be essential to sustain this momentum.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Jane, for sharing your insights with us today. The shift towards equality in cricket is indeed inspiring, and it will be interesting to see how it unfolds in the coming years.
**Jane Dawson:** Thank you for having me. I’m excited to see how this will shape the future of cricket!
