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 are the potential long-term effects of equal prize money on women’s cricket?
**Interview with Sarah Thompson, Sports Analyst and Cricket Enthusiast**
**Editor:** Welcome, Sarah! The ICC has made a landmark decision to ensure that men’s and women’s cricket events will have equal prize money. What are your initial thoughts on this?
**Sarah Thompson:** Thank you for having me! I think this is a monumental step for cricket and women’s sports overall. Equal prize money not only acknowledges the contributions of female athletes but also helps to elevate the status of women’s cricket on a global scale.
**Editor:** The decision was made during the ICC annual conference in Durban. How significant is this timing for the women’s game?
**Sarah Thompson:** The timing couldn’t be better. With increased visibility and a growing fan base for women’s cricket, this decision will serve as an encouragement for young girls to participate in the sport. It reflects a shifting mindset within the ICC and the cricket community towards equality.
**Editor:** Some critics argue that prize money should reflect viewership and revenue. How do you respond to that perspective?
**Sarah Thompson:** It’s an important debate, but I believe this move is about laying a foundation for future growth. While current revenue might not match up, equal prize money can attract more sponsorships and investments in women’s cricket, ultimately boosting its profitability and viewership.
**Editor:** Looking ahead, what impact do you foresee on the players and the sport in general?
**Sarah Thompson:** I expect it will motivate female players even more, knowing they are valued equally. This can elevate the competitiveness of the women’s game and inspire more young athletes. The ripple effect will likely be positive for the sport’s overall growth and diversity.
**Editor:** Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your insights on this pivotal development in cricket!
**Sarah Thompson:** My pleasure! I’m excited to see where this leads both men’s and women’s cricket in the future.
