Okay, first, list five Indians cricket women you know about. While answering that, let’s talk about the pay gap between male and female cricketers in India.
We already know the huge amount male Indian cricketers are paid by BCCI. Today we tried to find out how much the Indian women’s cricket team was paid.
The BBCI divides players into three categories A, B and C. While a player in category A receives Rs 5 million each year and a player in the same category receives only Rs 50 lakh.
1. Richa Ghosh
The right-handed bat, Richa Ghosh, falls into category C and is paid 10 lakh Rs per year. The goalkeeper of the team is best known for her appearances at the World Cups.
2. Smriti Mandhana
The winner of the Arjuna award, Smriti Mandhana, falls into category A and is paid 50 lakh Rs per year. In June 2018, BCCI named her the best international cricketer for women.
3. Harmanpreet Kaur
The all-rounder of the Indian women’s cricket team, Harmanpreet Kaur, falls into category A and is paid 50 lakhs a year. She also serves as captain of the Indian team at T20Is.
4. Poonam Yadav
Indian Poonam Yadav won our hearts with her brilliant performance at the T20 Women’s World Cup. The winner of the Arjuna award belongs to category A class and is paid 50 lakh Rs per year.
5. Deepti Sharma
The left-handed bat, Deepti Sharma, falls into category B and is paid 30 lakh Rs per year. She was also the winner of the Arjuna 2020 award.
6. Jhulan Goswami
Legendary cricketer Jhulan Goswami is a all-rounder and one of the best fast bowlers in international cricket. The fast bowler of the right hand belongs to category B and is paid 30 lakh Rs per year.
7. Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Did you know? Cricket was not the team’s first bowling star choice. She was inspired by her late father, who also motivated her to play sports professionally. Rajeshwari falls into category C and is paid 10 lakh Rs per year.
8. Mithali Raj
Test and ODI captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, Mithali Raj falls into category A and is paid 50 lakh Rs per year. It also has recommendations for brands such as Allen Solley, American Tourister, NextGen Fitness Studio and Royal Challenge.
9. Taniya Bhatia
Taniya is primarily known as the team’s gatekeeper. In 2018, the International Cricket Council named her one of the five breakthrough stars in women’s cricket. It belongs to category C and is paid 10 lakh Rs per year.
10. Shafali Verma
Shafali Verma is among the youngest Indian cricketers to ever score half a century in international cricket. Unfortunately, she had to disguise herself as a boy in order to study at the academy. It falls into category A and is paid Rs 10 lakh per year.
11. Pooja Vastrakar
Right-handed striker, Pooja Vastrakar, has come a long way on her way to becoming part of the Indian women’s cricket team. It belongs to category C and is paid 10 lakh Rs per year.
12. Yastika Bhatia
Left-handed striker, Yastika Bhatia, is new to the Indian women’s cricket team. It belongs to category C and is paid 10 lakh Rs per year.
13. Meghna Singh
The middle pacer of the right hand is a new member of the Indian women’s team. She is known for her distinctive quality of swinging the ball out. Meghna falls into category C and is paid 10 lakh Rs per year.
14. Sneh Rana
The multi-purpose bowling alley, Sneh Rana, belongs to category B class and is paid 30 lakh Rs per year. She made her debut at Women’s Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka in 2014.
15. Renuka Singh
The right-hander hails from Himachal Pradesh and is also a new member of the Indian women’s team. A key role in her choice was her control over line and length in bowling. Renuka belongs to category C and is paid 10 lakh Rs per year.
16. Ekta Bisht
Ekta Bisht is known for its destructive bowling figures. She was the first Indian cricketer to score a hat-trick in the Twenty20 International women’s game. Ekta belongs to category B class and is paid 30 lakh Rs per year.
17. Simran Dil Bahadur
The brave all-rounder of the Indian women’s team is leading an impressive cricket journey. She is one of the ready players of the Indian national team at the 2022 Women’s World Cup.
Indeed, our cricketers are talented and deserve a lot more love!
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