The Hundred Sets Example With Equal Prize Money For Men's And Women's Team
Published - 04 Mar 2020, 01:49 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:04 AM
The Hundred, the 100-ball cricket tournament, which will be run by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has set an example by announcing equal prize money for men’s and women’s team.
The feature replicates to that of men’s and women’s Big Bash League (BBL) after Cricket Australia (CA) had announced for equal prize money in the 2017 edition.
ECB’s step to make cricket a gender-balanced sport
According to a report in espncricinfo, a total prize money of 600,000 pound will be split between the men’s and women’s team. The ECB said it will be a long-term commitment to make cricket a gender-balanced sport.
“The prize money on offer in the women’s competition is particularly significant after criticism over the gender gap between salaries on offer, with the pot on offer for the winning team (£150,000) bigger than the total wage bill for a women’s squad (£120,000),” according to a report in espncricinfo.
We are proud of the movement: Beth Barret-Wild
Beth Barret-Wild, the head of The Hundred women’s competition, said there is more to do in the competition but it is a first step towards the right direction. She is also proud of the movement which is a good start in making cricket a gender balanced sport.
“The ECB is committed to transforming women’s and girls’ cricket, from inspiring young girls to pick up a bat for the first time, through to establishing the women’s game as a professional career option. This announcement today represents one signal of intent towards that commitment,” Beth was quoted as saying by espncricinfo.
Meanwhile, England captain Heather Knight, who will lead London Spirit in the tournament, said, it is a great announcement for women’s sport.
