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.

How will equal prize money influence the career prospects of female cricketers in​ the long⁣ run?

**Interview ‍with Sarah Mitchell, ICC Women’s Cricket ⁤Development Officer**

**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Sarah. The ‌ICC has announced equal prize ‌money for ‍men’s and women’s events—a significant step for⁢ gender equality in sports. What does this mean for women’s cricket?

**Sarah:** Thank you for having me! This decision is monumental ‍for women’s⁣ cricket. It signifies recognition of the incredible talent and hard work that female athletes bring to the game.⁣ Equal ⁢prize money not only incentivizes teams but also boosts visibility and support for women’s cricket at all levels.

**Editor:** The announcement was made during ‌the ICC’s annual conference in Durban.‍ How do you think this will impact the growth ‌of the women’s game globally?

**Sarah:** This move will have a far-reaching impact. Equal prize money sends a strong message that women’s cricket is⁢ valued the same as men’s. It can attract sponsorships, increase viewership, and inspire younger girls to ⁤take up the sport, knowing there are equal opportunities available.

**Editor:** Do you foresee any challenges in implementing this change?

**Sarah:** While the decision is a significant step forward, we must continue to improve infrastructure, increase media coverage, and enhance ​professional development for female cricketers. ⁢A holistic⁢ approach is needed to ensure that this prize money translates​ into long-term growth.

**Editor:** what message‍ do you hope this announcement sends to aspiring female cricketers?

**Sarah:** I hope it inspires them to pursue their passion without any doubt about their worth. This decision highlights that ‌their efforts and achievements are celebrated equally in the cricketing world. We’re moving towards a‌ future where gender equality in sports⁢ is the norm,⁣ not the exception.

**Editor:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Sarah. It’s an exciting time for cricket!

**Sarah:** Absolutely,⁣ thank you for having me!