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 been focusing on equal prize money and increasing 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 measures is the ICC taking to ensure that the equal prize money initiative is successfully implemented across all member countries?
**Interview with ICC Official on Equal Prize Money for Men’s and Women’s Events**
**Host:** Welcome to our program! Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with [Guest Name], a representative from the International Cricket Council. Thank you for joining us!
**Guest:** Thank you for having me! It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Host:** So, the ICC recently announced that it will implement equal prize money for men’s and women’s events. Can you tell us more about this decision and what it entails?
**Guest:** Absolutely! This decision was made during our annual conference in Durban, South Africa. We’re excited to announce that moving forward, all ICC events will have equal prize money for both men’s and women’s teams, regardless of their final standings in the tournament. This reflects our commitment to gender equality in cricket and ensures that all players are recognized equally for their hard work and achievements.
**Host:** That’s fantastic news! What prompted the ICC to take this significant step towards equality?
**Guest:** The ICC has been actively working to promote gender equality in cricket for a while now. We’ve seen tremendous growth in women’s cricket, both in terms of participation and viewership, and we believe it’s crucial to acknowledge these accomplishments. By implementing equal prize money, we hope to further support the women’s game and inspire the next generation of female cricketers.
**Host:** How do you think this change will impact the women’s game specifically?
**Guest:** I believe this change will have a profound impact on women’s cricket. It sends a strong message that the ICC values the contributions of female players and strives for parity in recognition and rewards. This can boost morale and encourage more investment in women’s cricket at all levels—from grassroots to professional leagues.
**Host:** That’s really inspiring. Do you foresee any challenges in implementing this new policy?
**Guest:** Like any significant change, there may be challenges ahead, particularly in terms of dialogue with stakeholders and ensuring that all countries are aligned with this goal. However, the overwhelming support for this initiative indicates that we are on the right path, and we are committed to addressing any concerns that arise along the way.
**Host:** Thank you, [Guest Name], for sharing these insights. This is an exciting development for both fans and players in the cricketing world.
**Guest:** Thank you for having me! I’m excited to see how this will positively impact the sport in the future.
