ICC Announces Equal Prize Money for Men's and Women's Cricket

In a groundbreaking move for gender equality in sports, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced equal prize money for men’s and women’s World Cup events. This policy change, which takes effect immediately, is expected to encourage greater participation and recognition for women’s cricket at all levels. The move has been widely praised by cricketers, including India’s Harmanpreet Kaur and Australia’s Meg Lanning, who have long advocated for financial parity in the sport. The ICC’s decision follows similar steps taken by other sporting bodies, including FIFA and the BCCI, to ensure gender equality in player remuneration and tournament funding.