West Indies cricket have taken a progressive step towards gender pay equality as they have ensured equal pay for both the genders in their new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2027.
This historic 4-year deal has vowed to promote both the genders in an equal fashion and has highlighted inclusivity and equality. West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and West Indies Players Association (WIPA) have signed this new agreement.
“The MOU outlines plans to achieve parity in international and regional match fees, international captain’s allowances, international team prize money and regional individual prize money for all West Indies cricketers by 1 October 2027,” read a statement from the apex body of cricket in West Indies.
The entire cricketing landscape is shifting its gears towards gender equal pay and no disparity between the genders.
International Cricket Council (ICC) which is the apex body of cricket in the world has introduced equal prize moneys for men and women in ICC tournaments. This move reiterates the strength and the resolve of the Council to ensure equality and inclusivity in sports.
India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and England too have made sure that there is equal pay between the two genders.
“This is a historic day for West Indies cricket…we are taking a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and progressive cricket framework. This step reflects our unwavering commitment to gender equality and acknowledges the immense contributions of female players to West Indies cricket,” said Kishore Shallow, West Indies Cricket Board President.
“In the preceding year, we undertook substantial enhancements to our travel policy, mandating that the West Indies Senior Women’s team travel business-class on all extended international flights and are accommodated in single rooms during international assignments.
“This aligns seamlessly with the established policy for West Indies Senior Men’s tours. Today, with the signing of this MOU, we take another significant stride in narrowing the gender gap within our cricketing community.”
West Indies have lost the 1st Test against Australia
The West Indies men’s cricket team are presently locking horns with Australia in a 2-match Test series in Australia. Kraigg Brathwaite and co. had lost the 1st Test by 10 wickets.
In the 2nd Test, West Indies lead by 35 runs after scoring 311 in the 1st innings. In response, Australia scored 289 in their 1st innings for the loss of 9 wickets before declaring in order to bowl quickly in the last leg of the day.
West Indies presently are batting on 13/1 overnight on Day 2. Josh Hazlewood had dismissed Tagenarine Chanderpaul in the 2nd innings.
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