The Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI, says India’s Men and Women’s international sides will receive equal match fees.
The Honorary Secretary for the BCCI said contracted cricketers would receive the same pay in a “new era of gender equality” in cricket.
The move follows a five-year deal agreed upon by New Zealand Cricket in July.
While match fees would be standardised, the amount paid as retainers or central contracts would still vary.
Responding to Shah’s social media post, Cheteshwar Pujara, a batter in the men’s Test side, called the decision “a great step from the BCCI”, adding that it was “setting an example for the world to follow.”
Shah said the deal would see men and women earn around £15,717 for Tests, £6,287 for one-day international games, and £3,143 for T20 fixtures.
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