Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:57am on 03 Nov 2025,Monday Sports
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia credited Jay Shah's leadership for transforming women's cricket in India. Since assuming BCCI charge, Shah implemented significant reforms including pay parity between male and female cricketers. As ICC Chairman last month, Shah dramatically increased women's prize money by 300%, raising it from $2.88 million to $14 million. Saikia emphasized these measures have substantially promoted women's cricket development. Following India's historic World Cup victory, BCCI announced a reward of Rs 51 crores for the entire contingent, encompassing players, coaches, and support staff. These financial commitments and structural changes demonstrate cricket administration's dedication to elevating women's cricket status and recognizing the team's exceptional achievement.
