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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**Interview with ICC Official on Equal Prize Money Announcement**
**Editor:** Welcome, everyone. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Mark Smith, a senior official at the International Cricket Council, who can shed light on a groundbreaking decision made at the recent ICC annual conference in Durban. Welcome, Mark!
**Mark Smith:** Thank you for having me!
**Editor:** The ICC has announced equal prize money for men’s and women’s events. This is a significant move in sports. Could you explain the motivation behind this decision?
**Mark Smith:** Absolutely. The primary motivation is to ensure that the sport is equitable and inclusive. By providing equal prize money, we not only recognize the achievements of both men’s and women’s teams but also encourage greater investment in women’s cricket. It’s a step towards leveling the playing field and promoting gender equality in our sport.
**Editor:** It certainly is a monumental action! How will this change affect the perception of women’s cricket globally?
**Mark Smith:** We believe it will have a profound impact. This decision sends a powerful message that women’s cricket is valued equally to men’s. It can help attract new audiences, sponsors, and participants. By investing in women’s cricket, we hope to see an increase in viewership and support for female athletes, ultimately growing the game as a whole.
**Editor:** Fantastic! What was the reaction from the teams and players upon hearing this announcement?
**Mark Smith:** The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Teams and players from both men’s and women’s sides have expressed their support for this initiative. It’s a unifying moment in cricket, and we’ve seen athletes celebrating this achievement across social media. Many see it as a validation of their hard work and dedication.
**Editor:** Looking ahead, what can we expect from the ICC in terms of further initiatives to support women’s cricket?
**Mark Smith:** We’re committed to promoting women’s cricket through various initiatives, including increased funding for women’s leagues and tournaments, more marketing efforts, and creating pathways for young female cricketers. This is just the beginning, and we plan to build on this momentum to ensure that women’s cricket receives the attention and investment it deserves.
**Editor:** Thank you, Mark, for your insights, and congratulations to the ICC on this progressive step for cricket!
**Mark Smith:** Thank you! It’s an exciting time, and we appreciate your interest in helping us promote equality in sports.
