Women cricketers to get same prize money as men: ICC

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.

What are the ‍expected benefits of equal prize money for women’s ⁣cricket in‍ terms⁣ of sponsorship and ⁣growth opportunities?‌

**Interview with ICC Spokesperson on Equal Prize Money Announcement**

**Interviewer:** Thank⁤ you for⁢ joining us today to discuss this significant announcement by the International Cricket Council. Could you start by telling us what led to the decision to implement equal prize money for men’s and women’s ICC events?

**ICC Spokesperson:**‍ Thank you for having me. The decision to​ establish equal prize money stemmed from an⁣ ongoing commitment ‌to​ promote gender equality in sports. This was a key topic ⁢at our ⁣annual conference‌ in Durban, where stakeholders‌ came ‍together to address‌ the disparity in earnings between male and female players.⁢ We believe that equal prize ⁤money not only reflects the hard work and talent of all athletes but also encourages greater investment in women’s cricket.

**Interviewer:** That’s an important step forward. How will this equal prize money system work for the participating⁢ teams?

**ICC Spokesperson:** From now on,⁤ the prize money will be allocated based on the teams’ final positions in ICC events, regardless of whether it’s a men’s or women’s tournament. This means that, for instance, the⁢ winning‍ team will receive the same ⁢prize money, creating a ‍level playing ‌field. Our goal is to⁢ ensure ​that every player ⁣feels valued and recognized for their contributions.

**Interviewer:** What​ changes do you anticipate this will bring to women’s cricket?

**ICC Spokesperson:** We expect this move ⁢to elevate the ⁤profile of women’s cricket significantly. Equal ‌prize money can lead to increased sponsorship opportunities, better training ⁤facilities, and overall more support for women athletes. This is crucial for⁤ driving growth in the sport and inspiring the‍ next⁤ generation of female cricketers.

**Interviewer:** Are there any other initiatives in the pipeline to promote ‌gender equality within the ICC?

**ICC Spokesperson:** Absolutely. In addition to equal prize money, we are looking at various ​measures, such as expanding the number of⁣ women’s ⁢events and enhancing⁤ visibility through broadcasting and marketing efforts. We are committed to providing women athletes with the same platform to showcase their talents as their male counterparts.

**Interviewer:** Thank ⁣you for your insights. It’s⁢ encouraging to see the ICC taking such important ‌steps​ toward ‌equality in the sport.

**ICC Spokesperson:** Thank you. We believe‌ these steps are essential for the growth and sustainability of cricket as a whole. We⁢ are excited about‌ the future of women’s cricket and the positive changes ⁤that lie ahead.