New Delhi, December 23:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday approved a major revision in match fees for women cricketers in domestic competitions, marking one of the most significant pay hikes in the history of women’s cricket in the country. The decision was taken at the BCCI Apex Council meeting and is aimed at strengthening the domestic cricket structure while providing greater financial stability to women players.
Under the revised pay structure, senior women cricketers participating in domestic one-day and multi-day tournaments will now receive Rs 50,000 per day as playing XI members, a sharp increase from the earlier Rs 20,000 per day. Reserve players will earn Rs 25,000 per day, ensuring that the benefits extend to the entire squad and not just the playing XI.
In domestic women’s T20 matches, players named in the playing XI will be paid Rs 25,000 per match day, while reserve players will receive Rs 12,500 per day. The pay revision also covers junior women’s cricket, with Under-23 and Under-19 players now entitled to Rs 25,000 per day as playing members and Rs 12,500 per day as reserves.
The BCCI has also increased remuneration for match officials, including umpires and referees, under the new framework. Officials said that with the revised structure, leading domestic women cricketers could earn between Rs 12 lakh and Rs 14 lakh per season, depending on the number of matches played.
The move is being seen as a major step towards gender parity in Indian cricket, reflecting the growing prominence of women’s cricket at both domestic and international levels. The BCCI stated that the enhanced match fees are expected to motivate players, improve competition standards, and encourage more young girls to take up cricket as a professional career.
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