In a groundbreaking move for gender equality in cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced equal prize money for the men’s and women’s World Cups. This landmark decision was made during the ICC’s annual conference in Durban, signaling a significant step towards leveling the playing field for both genders in the sport.
The equal prize money initiative extends to the flagship ICC Men’s and Women’s World Cups and includes the U-19 World Cup. From now on, teams participating in these global events will receive the same financial rewards, regardless of gender.
JUST IN: Equal prize money announced for men’s and women’s teams at ICC events.
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— ICC (@ICC) July 13, 2023
ICC Chairman Greg Barclay expressed his delight over this historic moment, stating, “This is an important moment in the history of our sport, and I am delighted that men and women cricketers competing in ICC global events are now being paid equally.” This move reflects the ICC’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and promoting gender parity within the cricketing community.
Under the new policy, men’s and women’s teams will receive equal prize money for winning each match, finishing as runners-up, and reaching the semi-finals. The decision has garnered widespread support, with many applauding the ICC’s progressive stance toward gender equality.
Brilliant initiative by @ICC to bring parity in men’s and women’s teams at ICC events. This is a significant moment for our beloved sport, marking a major step towards gender equality. Let’s continue to inspire and empower generations through cricket!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 14, 2023
This is great news 👏👏👏
Well done @ICC
This game is going to get bigger and better for the women and that’s great.
Hopefully It will help the game of cricket to expand and grow to more countries and make it a global game and eventually the OLYMPICS I hope 🤞 https://t.co/dQ3cSP9GBR
— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 13, 2023
This is brilliant news, @JayShah sir and @ICC! With this decision, we have taken another step towards the progress of women’s cricket and achieving equality in our sport. Well done to all involved. https://t.co/1Ikwqsb9hA
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) July 13, 2023
The significance of this change is exemplified by the prize money awarded in recent World Cup tournaments. Earlier this year, the Australian women’s team clinched the Women’s T20 World Cup and received US$1 million in prize money. In comparison, the men’s team from England, who won the men’s title in November 2022, received US$1.6 million.
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The ICC has introduced new rules for the upcoming T20 leagues, emphasizing the promotion of local talent and strengthening the bond between participating boards. These rules aim to foster inclusivity and solidarity within the cricketing community. One of the fundamental changes the ICC implements is the restriction on the number of overseas players in these leagues.
All new franchise cricket leagues must feature at least seven home-grown players or players from associate members in their playing XIs. This rule seeks to prioritize the growth and utilization of local cricketing talent, ensuring that they receive ample opportunities to showcase their skills and contribute to the success of their respective teams.
