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 Barkley 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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In what ways can media and sponsors play a role in further promoting gender equality in sports following this landmark decision by the ICC?
**Interview with Sarah Thompson, Sports Analyst and Advocate for Gender Equality in Sports**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Sarah! Thank you for joining us today. The International Cricket Council has just announced equal prize money for men’s and women’s ICC events. What are your immediate thoughts on this groundbreaking decision?
**Sarah Thompson:** Thank you for having me! This is a monumental step not only for cricket but for all sports. Equal prize money reflects the growing recognition of women’s achievements in athletics and promotes fairness in competition. It encourages greater participation and supports the visibility of women’s sports.
**Interviewer:** It’s indeed a significant change. The decision came out of the ICC’s annual conference in Durban. Do you think this will inspire other sporting federations to follow suit?
**Sarah Thompson:** Absolutely. Sports organizations around the world have been under pressure to address gender disparities. The ICC setting this precedent could serve as a catalyst for other governing bodies to re-evaluate their prize structures. It sends a powerful message that women’s sports deserve the same level of investment and recognition as men’s.
**Interviewer:** The ICC’s statement mentioned that teams will receive equal prize money based on their positions in the events. How do you see this impacting the overall landscape of women’s cricket?
**Sarah Thompson:** This policy could lead to a significant boost in the profile of women’s cricket. With equal financial rewards, we’ll likely see increased investment in women’s teams, better training facilities, and more competitive leagues. It’ll help in cultivating the next generation of female cricketers who can aspire to not only compete but excel on the world stage.
**Interviewer:** What challenges do you think still remain in achieving gender equality in sports, despite this advancement?
**Sarah Thompson:** While this is a huge milestone, challenges like media coverage, sponsorship, and societal perceptions of women in sports continue to linger. Successful long-term change will require sustained effort not just from sporting bodies, but also from media outlets, sponsors, and fans to champion women’s sports as enthusiastically as men’s.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Sarah, for your insights! Your perspective on this development adds valuable context to a pivotal moment in sports history.
**Sarah Thompson:** Thank you for having me! I look forward to seeing how this decision unfolds and contributes to the advancement of women in sports.
