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 do you think equal prize money will have on the future of women’s cricket?
**Interview with Sarah Mitchell, Sports Analyst**
**Editor:** Welcome, Sarah. The ICC has announced equal prize money for men’s and women’s events. This is a significant decision in the sports world. What are your thoughts on this move?
**Sarah Mitchell:** Thank you for having me. I believe this is a monumental step towards gender equality in sports. The ICC’s decision not only acknowledges the achievements of female athletes but also sets a precedent for other sports organizations to follow. It’s about time that women’s sports receive the recognition they deserve.
**Editor:** This decision was made during the ICC annual conference in Durban. How do you think this change will impact the game?
**Sarah Mitchell:** Equal prize money could inspire younger athletes to pursue cricket as a viable career. It sends a strong message that women’s cricket is valued equally, which could increase participation and viewership. It may also help in attracting more sponsorship and investment to women’s events, as financial equality often leads to greater visibility.
**Editor:** There’s often skepticism about whether such changes are enough. What further steps do you think the ICC should consider to promote women’s cricket?
**Sarah Mitchell:** While equal prize money is a crucial step, the ICC should also invest in grassroots programs, marketing campaigns, and better broadcasting opportunities for women’s matches. Increasing the visibility of women’s cricket at all levels is key, as well as ensuring that women have access to the same resources and training facilities as their male counterparts.
**Editor:** Absolutely. It’s a multi-faceted issue. What would you say to critics who argue that women’s cricket still lacks the same level of audience engagement?
**Sarah Mitchell:** Historically, women’s sports have not received the same media coverage, which certainly hinders audience growth. However, with initiatives like this one, coupled with increased marketing efforts, I believe that engagement will grow. We’re already seeing progress in some other sports where women’s events are gaining significant traction and viewership. Change takes time, but overnight success starts with bold decisions like this.
**Editor:** Thank you, Sarah. This is certainly an exciting time for cricket and for women’s sports in general.
**Sarah Mitchell:** Thank you for having me. It’s a pleasure to discuss such important developments in sports.
