"Best news of the year!"- Twitterati praises the BCCI's decision to implement pay equity for men's and women's cricketers

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made a historic decision on Thursday (October 27) as they announced pay equity for both men's and women's cricketers going forward. Both male and female cricketers representing the Indian national team will receive the same match fee for Test, ODI, and T20I matches.

Players will now receive INR 15 lakhs for playing in Tests, INR 6 lakhs in ODIs, and INR 3 lakhs in T20I format as a match fee. BCCI secretary Jay Shah disclosed the good news to the cricketing world by sharing a post on his official Twitter handle. He tweeted:

"I’m pleased to announce the first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted women cricketers. The match fee for both men and women cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in cricket."

Jay Shah

@JayShah

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket.

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I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. https://t.co/xJLn1hCAtl

The BCCI's decision received a unanimously positive reception from the cricketing fraternity as they embraced the change with open arms. Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar led the way as he applauded the move and opined that it eradicated discrimination from the sport in the country.

Iconic women cricketers like Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami, Smriti Mandhana, and Harmanpreet Kaur also expressed their gratitude. Here are some of the reactions:

Sachin Tendulkar

@sachin_rt

Cricket has been an equalizer in many ways. This is a welcome step towards gender equality in the game and erasing discrimination from the sport. 🏻

Very happy with the decision taken by @BCCI and brilliant to see India paving the way forward. @JayShah

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Cricket has been an equalizer in many ways. This is a welcome step towards gender equality in the game and erasing discrimination from the sport. 👏🏻

Very happy with the decision taken by @BCCI and brilliant to see India paving the way forward. @JayShah

Smriti Mandhana

@mandhana_smriti

What amazing news for Women's cricket in India twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket.

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I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. https://t.co/xJLn1hCAtl

What amazing news for Women's cricket in India 👏👏 twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Jhulan Goswami

@JhulanG10

Great initiative from @BCCI and @JayShah sir for the upliftment of women's cricket. This will motivate young girls in taking cricket as a career. It's also an imp. step in creating gender equality in the society & hopefully other sports will follow BCCI's footsteps. @BCCIWomen twitter.com/JayShah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

The @BCCIWomen cricketers will be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts. Test (INR 15 lakhs), ODI (INR 6 lakhs), T20I (INR 3 lakhs). Pay equity was my commitment to our women cricketers and I thank the Apex Council for their support. Jai Hind

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The @BCCIWomen cricketers will be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts. Test (INR 15 lakhs), ODI (INR 6 lakhs), T20I (INR 3 lakhs). Pay equity was my commitment to our women cricketers and I thank the Apex Council for their support. Jai Hind 🇮🇳

Great initiative from @BCCI and @JayShah sir for the upliftment of women's cricket. This will motivate young girls in taking cricket as a career. It's also an imp. step in creating gender equality in the society & hopefully other sports will follow BCCI's footsteps. @BCCIWomen twitter.com/JayShah/status…

Jemimah Rodrigues

@JemiRodrigues

How good is this for Women's Cricket in India 🏼 twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket.

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I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. https://t.co/xJLn1hCAtl

How good is this for Women's Cricket in India 🙌🏼 twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Anjum Chopra

@chopraanjum

Massive news this! 🏻🏻🏻 well done @BCCI @JayShah twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket.

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I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. https://t.co/xJLn1hCAtl

Massive news this! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well done @BCCI @JayShah twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Mithali Raj

@M_Raj03

This is a historic decision for women’s cricket in India! The pay equity policy along with the WIPL next year, we are ushering into a new era for women's cricket in India. Thank you @JayShah Sir & the @BCCI for making this happen. Really happy today. twitter.com/JayShah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket.

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I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. https://t.co/xJLn1hCAtl

This is a historic decision for women’s cricket in India! The pay equity policy along with the WIPL next year, we are ushering into a new era for women's cricket in India. Thank you @JayShah Sir & the @BCCI for making this happen. Really happy today. twitter.com/JayShah/status…

Harmanpreet Kaur

@ImHarmanpreet

Truly a red letter day for Women’s Cricket in India with pay parity announced for women and men. Thank you @BCCI and @JayShah

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Truly a red letter day for Women’s Cricket in India with pay parity announced for women and men. Thank you @BCCI and @JayShah

Harbhajan Turbanator

@harbhajan_singh

Happy to know that @BCCI has taken the decision of pay equity policy for sportspersons in cricket. BCCI has set a standard for other sports bodies. It will encourage greater participation of women in the game. A historic milestone indeed ! @iRogerBinny @JayShah

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Happy to know that @BCCI has taken the decision of pay equity policy for sportspersons in cricket. BCCI has set a standard for other sports bodies. It will encourage greater participation of women in the game. A historic milestone indeed ! @iRogerBinny @JayShah

Suresh Raina🇮🇳

@ImRaina

Very happy to hear about the decision of implementation of pay equity policy for the Indian women cricketers, so proud of @BCCI and @JayShah for taking this big and imperative step in the history of cricket.
#WomensCricket

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Very happy to hear about the decision of implementation of pay equity policy for the Indian women cricketers, so proud of @BCCI and @JayShah for taking this big and imperative step in the history of cricket.
#WomensCricket

Mel Jones

@meljones_33

Huge news! Equal match fees for @BCCI mens and Women’s teams. 🏽 twitter.com/womenscriczone…

Women’s CricZone

@WomensCricZone

JUST IN:

The @BCCIWomen cricketers will be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts

Test (INR 15 lakhs)
ODI (INR 6 lakhs)
T20I (INR 3 lakhs)

Kudos, @BCCI 🏻

#CricketTwitter @JayShah @ImHarmanpreet @ThakurArunS

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JUST IN:

The @BCCIWomen cricketers will be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts 🇮🇳

Test (INR 15 lakhs)
ODI (INR 6 lakhs)
T20I (INR 3 lakhs)

Kudos, @BCCI 👏🏻

#CricketTwitter @JayShah @ImHarmanpreet @ThakurArunS https://t.co/BFy41WWqyp

Huge news! Equal match fees for @BCCI mens and Women’s teams. 👏🏽 twitter.com/womenscriczone…

Harsha Bhogle

@bhogleharsha

Excellent move by @BCCI to introduce pay parity. Along with the start of the #WIPL this is a fantastic opportunity for our cricketers

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Excellent move by @BCCI to introduce pay parity. Along with the start of the #WIPL this is a fantastic opportunity for our cricketers

Farid Khan

@_FaridKhan

India's women cricketers will now be paid the same match fees as their men's cricketers. Brilliant, equality must exist.

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India's women cricketers will now be paid the same match fees as their men's cricketers. Brilliant, equality must exist.

Akshay Kumar

@akshaykumar

दिल ख़ुश हो गया यह पढ़ कर. छा गए @BCCI @JayShah ! It’s an absolutely brilliant decision, will go a long way in making our women players take up professional cricket. 🏻🏻🏻 twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket.

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I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. https://t.co/xJLn1hCAtl

दिल ख़ुश हो गया यह पढ़ कर. छा गए @BCCI @JayShah ! It’s an absolutely brilliant decision, will go a long way in making our women players take up professional cricket. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Reema Malhotra

@ReemaMalhotra8

This is huge. Not only will the bring equity in India but also set an example for multiple. Great news and a greater motivation for @BCCIWomen twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

The @BCCIWomen cricketers will be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts. Test (INR 15 lakhs), ODI (INR 6 lakhs), T20I (INR 3 lakhs). Pay equity was my commitment to our women cricketers and I thank the Apex Council for their support. Jai Hind

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The @BCCIWomen cricketers will be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts. Test (INR 15 lakhs), ODI (INR 6 lakhs), T20I (INR 3 lakhs). Pay equity was my commitment to our women cricketers and I thank the Apex Council for their support. Jai Hind 🇮🇳

This is huge. Not only will the bring equity in India but also set an example for multiple. Great news and a greater motivation for @BCCIWomen twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Yastika Bhatia

@YastikaBhatia

Thank you @JayShah sir and @BCCIWomen twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket.

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I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. https://t.co/xJLn1hCAtl

Thank you @JayShah sir and @BCCIWomen twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Sneh Rana

@SnehRana15

Thankyou so much 🏻 @BCCIWomen @JayShah twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket.

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I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. https://t.co/xJLn1hCAtl

Thankyou so much 🙏🏻 @BCCIWomen @JayShah twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Mufaddal Vohra

@mufaddal_vohra

A commendable move by the BCCI - the per match fees of both men and women cricketers is now equal.

- The new era in the BCCI kicks off with a historic move!

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A commendable move by the BCCI - the per match fees of both men and women cricketers is now equal.

- The new era in the BCCI kicks off with a historic move!

Cheteshwar Pujara

@cheteshwar1

A great step from the @BCCI towards uplifting women's cricket in India and setting an example for the world to follow 🏻 twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket.

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I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. https://t.co/xJLn1hCAtl

A great step from the @BCCI towards uplifting women's cricket in India and setting an example for the world to follow 🙌🏻 twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Robin Aiyuda Uthappa

@robbieuthappa

A praise-worthy change by @BCCI! The gender gap needs to be closed, and this will prove to be a huge step in the cricket world. Here's to our @BCCIWomen cricketers, cheers!

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A praise-worthy change by @BCCI! The gender gap needs to be closed, and this will prove to be a huge step in the cricket world. Here's to our @BCCIWomen cricketers, cheers!

Yuvraj Singh

@YUVSTRONG12

Fantastic decision by @BCCI to have equal pay for all centrally contracted men & women #TeamIndia  cricketers 🏻

Shows the progressive mindset of the officials and this will encourage many more to take up the sport!

@iRogerBinny @JayShah

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Fantastic decision by @BCCI to have equal pay for all centrally contracted men & women #TeamIndia  cricketers 👏🏻

Shows the progressive mindset of the officials and this will encourage many more to take up the sport! 🇮🇳

@iRogerBinny @JayShah

Mohammad Kaif

@MohammadKaif

After pension hike to retired players now pay parity for men and women cricketers, @BCCI sets the example for the world to follow. Thanks binny sir and jay bhai @RogerBinnyBCCI @JayShah

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After pension hike to retired players now pay parity for men and women cricketers, @BCCI sets the example for the world to follow. Thanks binny sir and jay bhai @RogerBinnyBCCI @JayShah

Women’s CricZone

@WomensCricZone

𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰! India becomes the second country after New Zealand to pay equal match fees

#WomensCricket | #CricketTwitter

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𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰! India becomes the second country after New Zealand to pay equal match fees 🙌

#WomensCricket | #CricketTwitter https://t.co/qN8WDtHuW4

Anurag Thakur

@ianuragthakur

The pay equity policy announced by @BCCI is a landmark step in the right direction with an emphasis on gender equality.

It ushers in a new era for @BCCIWomen’s cricket and will encourage budding talent towards the game!

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The pay equity policy announced by @BCCI is a landmark step in the right direction with an emphasis on gender equality.

It ushers in a new era for 🇮🇳 @BCCIWomen’s cricket and will encourage budding talent towards the game! https://t.co/2IOJAkimLU

Dharmendra Pradhan

@dpradhanbjp

The toil, blood and sweat put in by @BCCIWomen cricketers for keeping the Indian flying high is second to none. Pay equity ushers in a new era for them. Welcome this landmark decision by @BCCI. It sets a new precedence in ensuring gender equality in sports. twitter.com/bcciwomen/stat…

BCCI Women

@BCCIWomen

#TeamIndia captain @ImHarmanpreet reacts on the landmark decision on pay equity policy for the contracted women cricketers.

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#TeamIndia captain @ImHarmanpreet reacts on the landmark decision on pay equity policy for the contracted women cricketers. https://t.co/HyxCmrJzMU

The toil, blood and sweat put in by @BCCIWomen cricketers for keeping the Indian 🇮🇳 flying high is second to none. Pay equity ushers in a new era for them. Welcome this landmark decision by @BCCI. It sets a new precedence in ensuring gender equality in sports. twitter.com/bcciwomen/stat…

Vishal Yadav

@vishalyadavgcc

27 October 2022 will always be a special day in the history of Indian women's cricket.

Well done @BCCI @JayShah twitter.com/imfemalecricke…

Female Cricket

@imfemalecricket

GREAT NEWS:

Indian Women's cricket team will now be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts, confirms BCCI.

Test (INR 15 lakhs)
ODI (INR 6 lakhs)
T20I (INR 3 lakhs).

#CricketTwitter #TeamIndia

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GREAT NEWS:

Indian Women's cricket team will now be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts, confirms BCCI.

Test (INR 15 lakhs)
ODI (INR 6 lakhs)
T20I (INR 3 lakhs).

#CricketTwitter #TeamIndia https://t.co/f4PbkSyixI

27 October 2022 will always be a special day in the history of Indian women's cricket.

Well done @BCCI @JayShah twitter.com/imfemalecricke…

Arjun*

@mxtaverse

The BCCI has announced equal match fees pay for both men's and women's cricketers of India.

To be honest, I'd never thought this would actually happen for real.

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The BCCI has announced equal match fees pay for both men's and women's cricketers of India.

To be honest, I'd never thought this would actually happen for real.

Barry O’Farrell AO

@AusHCIndia

A landmark move by @BCCI. Congratulations!
@JayShah @BCCIWomen @ICC #equalpay #Cricket #indiancricket twitter.com/JayShah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket.

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I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. https://t.co/xJLn1hCAtl

A landmark move by @BCCI. Congratulations! 👏
@JayShah @BCCIWomen @ICC #equalpay #Cricket #indiancricket twitter.com/JayShah/status…

VVS Laxman

@VVSLaxman281

Kudos to @BCCI and @JayShah Pay equity for all contracted Men and Women cricketers is a praise worthy decision and a significant step forward. I am sure our @BCCIWomen cricketers will be encouraged by this move twitter.com/bcci/status/15…

BCCI

@BCCI

NEWS : 15th BCCI Apex Council meeting: BCCI implements pay equity policy for Women Cricketers.

More Details
bcci.tv/articles/2022/…

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🚨 NEWS 🚨: 15th BCCI Apex Council meeting: BCCI implements pay equity policy for Women Cricketers.

More Details 🔽
bcci.tv/articles/2022/…

Kudos to @BCCI and @JayShah Pay equity for all contracted Men and Women cricketers is a praise worthy decision and a significant step forward. I am sure our @BCCIWomen cricketers will be encouraged by this move👍 twitter.com/bcci/status/15…

Nabila Jamal

@nabilajamal_

BCCI announces equal match fee for men & women cricketers in India!

Women to be paid:
Test- Rs 15 lakhs
ODI- Rs 6 lakhs
T20I- Rs 3 lakhs

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BCCI announces equal match fee for men & women cricketers in India! 👏👏👏

Women to be paid:
Test- Rs 15 lakhs
ODI- Rs 6 lakhs
T20I- Rs 3 lakhs https://t.co/l9d9auU8Es

Capt.Amarinder Singh

@capt_amarinder

Great initiative by @BCCI to bring parity in fees between Men and Women cricketers.

This long overdue move will prove to be a huge morale booster for our girls who have been doing wonders on the field. Kudos!

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Great initiative by @BCCI to bring parity in fees between Men and Women cricketers.

This long overdue move will prove to be a huge morale booster for our girls who have been doing wonders on the field. Kudos!

Noorena Shams

@noorenashams

And this is how you bring the change. Kudos to the powerful @BCCIWomen for standing and fighting for themselves. 🏻🏻🏻🏻 twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

The @BCCIWomen cricketers will be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts. Test (INR 15 lakhs), ODI (INR 6 lakhs), T20I (INR 3 lakhs). Pay equity was my commitment to our women cricketers and I thank the Apex Council for their support. Jai Hind

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The @BCCIWomen cricketers will be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts. Test (INR 15 lakhs), ODI (INR 6 lakhs), T20I (INR 3 lakhs). Pay equity was my commitment to our women cricketers and I thank the Apex Council for their support. Jai Hind 🇮🇳

And this is how you bring the change. Kudos to the powerful @BCCIWomen for standing and fighting for themselves. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Kasturi Shankar

@KasthuriShankar

Excellent step. @BCCIWomen
cricketers will be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts. Cheers to @BCCI @JayShah twitter.com/JayShah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket.

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I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. https://t.co/xJLn1hCAtl

Excellent step. @BCCIWomen
cricketers will be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts. Cheers to @BCCI @JayShah twitter.com/JayShah/status…

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Nidhi Singal

@nidhisingal

@JayShah @BCCI @BCCIWomen It should’ve been the same 2 begin with. Generating revenue, interests, getting promoters & sponsors isn’t their job. Their job is to represent & win, and they’d been doing that more than anyone. It’s heartening to see that others have finally started to take their job seriously.

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@JayShah @BCCI @BCCIWomen It should’ve been the same 2 begin with. Generating revenue, interests, getting promoters & sponsors isn’t their job. Their job is to represent & win, and they’d been doing that more than anyone. It’s heartening to see that others have finally started to take their job seriously.

Rajdeep Sardesai

@sardesairajdeep

Politically correct thing to do even though there is no comparison in commercial value of mens and womens cricket. Next step @BCCI @JayShah should be to take domestic cricket to next level and ensure ALL state assoc pay players on time! And upgrade umpires and ground staff! twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket.

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I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. https://t.co/xJLn1hCAtl

Politically correct thing to do even though there is no comparison in commercial value of mens and womens cricket. Next step @BCCI @JayShah should be to take domestic cricket to next level and ensure ALL state assoc pay players on time! And upgrade umpires and ground staff!🙏 twitter.com/jayshah/status…

Atul Mohan

@atulmohanhere

Best news of the year! Thank you for this @JayShah and @BCCI Congratulations to all ladies in blue @BCCIWomen twitter.com/JayShah/status…

Jay Shah

@JayShah

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket.

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I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. https://t.co/xJLn1hCAtl

Best news of the year! Thank you for this @JayShah and @BCCI Congratulations to all ladies in blue @BCCIWomen twitter.com/JayShah/status…

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"I believe this is a significant step forward for women’s cricket and the game overall in India" - BCCI president Roger Binny

Newly appointed BCCI president Roger Binny acknowledged that pay equity has the potential to bring about a revolution in the game in India. He also felt that the decision would help women's cricket flourish from its roots.

In a statement released by the board, Roger Binny said:

“In our Apex Council meeting today, we have made a marquee decision on pay equity for our women cricketers. Our women players will be paid the same match fees as men in international cricket. This decision sets the platform to grow and develop cricket. I believe this is a significant step forward for women’s cricket and the game overall.”

What's your take on the decision? Sound off in the comments section.

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