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Women's Hundred is superior and yet gender pay gap is widening


Published on 2024-12-14 23:05:19 - Yahoo! Sports
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  • England captain Heather Knight has called for "progress towards parity" after the Hundred's gender pay gap widened in new salaries announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

The article from Yahoo Sports discusses the ongoing gender inequality in cricket, particularly highlighted during The Hundred cricket tournament in England. Despite the women's competition in The Hundred being of high quality and well-received, it still faces significant disparities compared to the men's event. Key points include the lack of equal pay, with women cricketers earning considerably less than their male counterparts, and the scheduling of women's games often being less favorable, such as being relegated to less prominent time slots or days. The article also touches on the broader issues of visibility and investment in women's sports, noting that while there is progress, the pace is slow. It mentions the efforts by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to promote women's cricket but points out that systemic changes are needed for true equality. The narrative reflects on the need for a cultural shift in how women's sports are perceived and supported, advocating for equal opportunities and recognition in cricket and beyond.

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