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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What are the expected long-term effects of equal prize money on the growth of women’s cricket?
**Interview with ICC Representative on Equal Prize Money for Men’s and Women’s Events**
**Editor**: Thank you for joining us today. This is a significant milestone for cricket. Can you tell us why the ICC decided to implement equal prize money for men’s and women’s ICC events?
**ICC Representative**: Thank you for having me. The decision to introduce equal prize money reflects our commitment to gender equality in sports. We recognize that cricket is not just about the men’s game; the women’s game has grown tremendously in popularity and competitiveness. By equalizing prize money, we aim to acknowledge and reward the hard work and talent of all players, regardless of gender.
**Editor**: This decision was made during the ICC annual conference in Durban. How has the feedback been from players and teams regarding this change?
**ICC Representative**: The response has been overwhelmingly positive. Many players have expressed their excitement and appreciation for this change, as it validates their effort and commitment to the sport. It’s a crucial step forward in promoting equality and encouraging more women to engage in cricket.
**Editor**: Can you explain how the prize money will be allocated moving forward?
**ICC Representative**: Certainly! From now on, prize money will be awarded equally based on the teams’ performance regardless of gender. For instance, both men’s and women’s teams will receive the same amount for reaching different stages of tournaments, from group stages to the finals. This system will ensure that every team is recognized equally for their achievements.
**Editor**: What impact do you believe this will have on the future of women’s cricket?
**ICC Representative**: We believe this will have a significant impact. Equal prize money is expected to attract more sponsorship and investment in women’s cricket, which can lead to improved infrastructure, facilities, and opportunities for female players. This, in turn, will help to raise the overall standard of women’s cricket and encourage young girls to pursue the sport professionally.
**Editor**: Thank you for your insights! It’s a great step towards fostering equality in sports.
**ICC Representative**: Thank you for having me. We are excited about the future of cricket and the role that equal prize money will play in it!
