Author(s): Vikas Dwivedi, Narendra Yadav, Adarsh Kumar and Puneet Kumar

Abstract:

Women face many challenges in sports, which can vary from country to country.

One major issue is the difference in pay between men and women. In India, male and female cricketers do not always receive the same payment. For a long time, male players were paid more than female players, even though both represent the country in cricket.

There is inequality among male and female cricketers of India. The data which is being collected in this study from 2001-2023 shows that Indian male cricketers were more encouraged if compared to the Indian female cricketers. Before 2023, Indian women’s cricket team was not paid equal salary and was very less in comparison to their male counterparts whether its fees per match or annual central contract. Due to this very less women get inspired to choose cricket sports a career.

Aims: The study aims to examine the differences in salaries, match fees, and sponsorship deals between male and female national cricketers.

Materials and Methods: For the purpose of this study descriptive analysis and percentile method is used.

Results: Result shows that the Indian men’s cricket team players dominate and earn much more than Indian women’s cricket team players. In the meantime, the Indian Women’s Cricket team are also growing.

Conclusion: Before 2023, Indian women’s cricket team was not paid equal salary and was very less in comparison to their male counterparts whether its fees per match aur annual central contract. Due to this very less women get inspired to choose cricket sports a career.

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