BCCI To Review Women’s Domestic Pay on Dec 22

The Apex Council meeting on December 22 will focus on the revision of rewards for female cricket players. It is known that the BCCI plans to change the match fees for female cricket players participating in domestic competitions.

An adjustment was expected after the women's team's outstanding victory in the ODI World Cup, and the BCCI decided to discuss it during the virtual meeting. Disparities persist in domestic contests even when there is pay equity between men and women on a global scale.

The central contracts for the men's team are another important item on the agenda. Given that both of the top players are retiring from two of the three international formats, it is very interesting to see how Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be rated.

A decision on the BCCI's plan to update umpire match fees is anticipated during the meeting on December 22 at 7 p.m.

Plan

• Verification of the 30th Apex Council Meeting Minutes.
• Payment revisions for female domestic cricket players.
• Update on BCCI Digital Properties is item number three.
• Revision of umpire and match referee compensation is item number four.
• Annual Player Retainership Contracts are item number five.
• Any other items that the chairperson feels should be on the agenda?

What to watch for on December 22

• Will the BCCI change the domestic contract system for women, or will it only slightly increase match fees? Both would probably be necessary for a significant revision.
• If the shift is significant, it might transform women's domestic cricket, like the Women's Premier League, by making it a more attractive career that promotes higher performance and talent retention.
• But in order for wage reforms to have a lasting effect, more reliable domestic scheduling, improved facilities, and structural support are also necessary. Only then will women's cricket in India be able to grow outside of the spotlight of top tournaments.