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 motivated the ICC to implement equal prize money for men’s and women’s events?
**Interview with ICC Spokesperson: Equal Prize Money Announcement**
**Editor:** Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us today to discuss the landmark decision made by the International Cricket Council regarding equal prize money for men’s and women’s ICC events. Here with us is [Guest Name], ICC spokesperson. Welcome, [Guest Name].
**Guest:** Thank you for having me. It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Editor:** To kick things off, can you explain what led to the decision to implement equal prize money for both men’s and women’s events?
**Guest:** Absolutely. The decision was made during the ICC’s annual conference held in Durban, South Africa. We believe that cricket is a sport for everyone, and this move represents a significant step toward promoting gender equality in sports. It recognizes the value and efforts of both men’s and women’s teams, and we want to ensure that they are rewarded equally for their performances.
**Editor:** That’s a significant shift. What specific impacts do you foresee this decision having on women’s cricket?
**Guest:** This announcement sends a strong message of inclusion and recognition to women in cricket. It may encourage more girls to pursue their passion for the sport, knowing that they have equal opportunities and rewards. Furthermore, it can lead to increased sponsorship, viewership, and overall investment in women’s cricket, which can only benefit the sport in the long run.
**Editor:** Many fans are excited about this change. How will the prize money be distributed among the teams?
**Guest:** The equal prize money will be based on the teams’ final standings in ICC events. For example, both the men’s and women’s teams will receive the same monetary rewards for their achievements, whether they win, reach the semifinals, or finish at another position. This ensures fairness and parity across the board.
**Editor:** It must have taken a lot of deliberation to reach this decision. Can we expect similar initiatives in other sports?
**Guest:** We certainly hope so. The ICC aims to be a leader in promoting gender equality within sports and hopes that other sports organizations will take similar steps. Contextually, this is more than just a financial decision; it’s about changing attitudes and perceptions toward women’s sports in general.
**Editor:** Thank you, [Guest Name], for sharing your insights on this important development in cricket. It looks like a promising future ahead for both men’s and women’s cricket.
**Guest:** Thank you for having me. We are excited about what’s to come and hope to continue making positive changes for the sport.
