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 challenges does Sarah foresee in ensuring sustained support and funding for women’s cricket following the ICC’s announcement?
**Interview with Sarah Thompson, Sports Analyst and Equality Advocate**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Sarah. The International Cricket Council’s recent decision to implement equal prize money for both men’s and women’s events is a significant step forward. What are your initial thoughts on this announcement?
**Sarah Thompson:** Thank you for having me. This is indeed a landmark decision for cricket and for sports in general. It acknowledges the contributions and popularity of women’s cricket, which has been growing steadily over the years. Equal prize money not only promotes fairness but also serves to inspire future generations of female athletes.
**Editor:** How do you think this decision will impact the landscape of women’s cricket?
**Sarah Thompson:** This decision is likely to have a profound impact on women’s cricket. First, it provides financial recognition which can attract more sponsorships and investments into women’s teams and tournaments. It can also motivate young female players to pursue cricket as a viable career path, knowing they will be rewarded equally for their efforts.
**Editor:** In the context of women’s sports, how does this decision compare to other sports? We’ve seen steps towards equal pay in tennis, for instance.
**Sarah Thompson:** Absolutely, tennis is a great example with major tournaments like the U.S. Open leading the way in equal prize money since 1973. Other sports are following suit, as we see with FIFA’s announcements about equal pay in soccer. The ICC’s decision places cricket on the same path toward equality. It’s essential for these changes to occur across all sports to promote gender parity fundamentally.
**Editor:** What challenges do you think lie ahead in maintaining this equal pay structure in cricket?
**Sarah Thompson:** One of the main challenges will be ensuring that equal prize money translates into equitable funding and support for women’s programs at all levels. Additionally, there needs to be a sustained increase in viewership and audience engagement for women’s cricket to make this financially viable long-term. The ICC and other governing bodies will need to commit to continuous promotion and support for women’s events.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Sarah. In closing, what message do you have for fans and stakeholders in sports?
**Sarah Thompson:** I would say this is a pivotal moment in sports history. Fans and stakeholders should rally behind women’s sports, attend matches, and support female athletes. The commitment shown by the ICC is commendable, and we need to keep the momentum going to ensure equality becomes the norm, not the exception.
**Editor:** Thank you for your time, Sarah. It’s encouraging to see such progress in equality in sports, and we look forward to seeing how this unfolds in cricket and beyond.
**Sarah Thompson:** Thank you! Exciting times ahead indeed.