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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How will equal prize money impact the visibility of women’s cricket?
**Interview with ICC Spokesperson on Equal Prize Money Announcement**
**Host:** Welcome to our sports news segment. Today, we have an exciting update from the world of cricket. The International Cricket Council has announced equal prize money for men’s and women’s ICC events. Joining us to discuss this landmark decision is ICC spokesperson, Sarah Thompson. Welcome, Sarah!
**Sarah:** Thank you for having me! It’s great to be here to talk about this significant step forward in cricket.
**Host:** So, Sarah, this decision was made during the ICC annual conference in Durban. What was the motivation behind this change?
**Sarah:** The ICC has always been committed to promoting gender equality in sports. The decision to implement equal prize money reflects our dedication to providing both men’s and women’s teams with the same recognition and rewards, ensuring a level playing field both on and off the pitch.
**Host:** That’s fantastic! Can you elaborate on how the equal prize money will work in practice?
**Sarah:** Absolutely! From now on, all teams will receive equal prize money based on their final positions in ICC events. This means that whether it’s the men’s or women’s tournament, the payout will be the same for each ranking, effectively valuing the contributions of both genders equally.
**Host:** This is a huge step for cricket, but how do you think this will impact the perception of women’s cricket in general?
**Sarah:** We believe this will significantly enhance the visibility and respect for women’s cricket. Equal prize money is bound to attract more attention, sponsorships, and fans to the women’s game, helping to further develop the sport and inspire the next generation of female cricketers.
**Host:** Lastly, what response have you seen from players and the cricket community regarding this announcement?
**Sarah:** The response has been overwhelmingly positive! Players from both men’s and women’s teams have voiced their support, emphasizing that this step reflects the hard work and talent present across all formats of the game. It’s created a sense of unity and shared purpose within the cricket community.
**Host:** Thank you, Sarah, for sharing these insights with us. It’s inspiring to see such progress in the world of sports!
**Sarah:** Thank you for having me! I’m excited to see how this change will benefit cricket as a whole.
**Host:** And that wraps up our segment. Stay tuned for more updates on this and other sports news!
