India women to get equal fee for international matches

In a landmark moment in Indian cricket, the BCCI decided to increase match fee for India women so that they’re equal to that of their male counterparts in international cricket. As a result, women’s cricketers will be paid ₹15 lakh for Tests, ₹6 lakh for ODIS, and ₹3 lakh for T20IS, per match.

The revision is a three-fold hike or more, depending on the format. The old match fees were ₹2.5 lakh (Tests), ₹1 lakh (ODIS), and ₹1 lakh (T20IS).

Hailing the announcement, former India captain Mithali Raj wrote on Twitter, “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 (sic).” Other former players welcomed the verdict, too.