BCCI announces equal match fees for both men and women cricketers

Indian women's cricketers will now earn the same match fees as men's cricketers from international matches, BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced on Thursday.

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. pic.twitter.com/xJLn1hCAtl

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) October 27, 2022

Women's cricketers will now earn INR 15 lakh for each test, INR 6 lakh for each ODI, and INR 3 lakh for each T20I. The BCCI has now joined Cricket Australia and NZC (New Zealand Cricket) in implementing equal pay for men and women cricketers.

"In our Apex Council meeting today, we have made a marquee decision on pay equity for our women cricketers. Our women players will be paid the same match fees as men in international cricket. This decision sets the platform to grow and develop cricket. I believe this is a significant step forward for women's cricket and the game overall" - Roger Binny, BCCI President.

At its 91st AGM, the BCCI officially approved the Women's Indian Premier League for next year, and discussions are ongoing about whether the league will use a draft process or an auction to pick players.

Former India captain Mithali Raj welcomed the decision and said "This is a historic decision for women's cricket in India! The pay equity policy along with the WIPL next year, we are ushering into a new era for women's cricket in India. Thank you Jay Shah Sir and the BCCI for making this happen. Really happy today".

"Truly a red letter day for Women's Cricket in India with pay parity announced for women and men." - Harmanpreet Kaur, Indian women's Captain.

The Indian women's cricket team has recently won the Asia Cup for the seventh time, as well as whitewashed England in the three-match ODI series. The Indian women's team also won silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022.