New Zealand cricket announces landmark agreement of equal pay for men and women cricketers
New Zealand cricket announces landmark agreement of equal pay for men and women cricketers. As of Tuesday, professional women’s and men’s cricketers in New Zealand may expect to receive equal compensation for the same work on the same day thanks to a groundbreaking deal announced by New Zealand Cricket.
The agreement signed by NZC, the six Major Associations, and NZCPA for five years will see White Ferns and domestic women’s players receive equal match payments to the men in all formats of competition.
NZC said in a statement that this is the first time that the male and female professional environments have been merged in a single agreement. Yolanda Beattie, an Australian gender pay specialist, was hired by NZCPA to assist in the development of a pay equity framework for New Zealand’s six major trade associations. New Zealand’s men’s and women’s professional players will get 29.75 percent of all NZC anticipated revenue over the next five years (NZD 349 million), which is expected to total NZD 104 million.
New Zealand’s highest-ranked White Fern would be eligible for a maximum of NZD 163,246 (up from NZD 83,432), the ninth-ranked, NZD 148,946, and the 17th-ranked, NZD 142,346 (up from NZD 62,833), according to the NZC. Domestic women’s players at the top of each Major Association’s rankings would be eligible for a maximum of NZD 19,146 (up from NZD 3,423), followed by those at the sixth and twelfth positions, who would each be eligible for NZD 18,646 (up from NZD 3,423).
Women’s domestic contracts will expand from 54 to 72 under the deal, all of which will be considered secondary work commitments with limited requirements, allowing players to keep their full-time jobs and/or studies.
Among other things, the number of domestic women’s annual contracts per side will rise from nine to 12 per year and an annual women’s North vs. South series for budding international players will be launched to complement the current development programs.
While the match fees for professional men’s teams in T20I, ODI, Ford Trophy, and Dream11 Super Smash are the same as for women’s teams, the greater number of matches, formats, and training and playing time will result in larger retainers for the men’s teams. In addition, the highest-ranking Black Cap can now receive up to NZD 523,396 (up from NZD 459,574), while the 10th- and 20th-placed Black Caps can now receive up to NZD 444,196 (up from NZD 377,981) and NZD 367,196 (up from NZD 305,453), according to the announcement.
A total of NZD 102,707 (up from NZD 94,437) would go to the top-ranked male player in each Major Association, as would NZD 87,307 (up from NZD 77,357) for the eighth-ranked player and NZD 75,207 for the 16th-ranked player (up from NZD 75,207). (NZD 64,406).
In addition to match fees, retainers, Trust IP payments, retirement fund contributions, and insurance, professional players receive a variety of other compensation. They’ll be able to continue playing in international leagues like the IPL. The NZCPA’s ‘Personal Development Programme,’ for example, will be able to receive more funds under the new Master Agreement, which will allow it to provide the same level of support to women’s domestic players as it does to men’s domestic players, Black Caps, and White Ferns.
Professional women’s players will also benefit from the agreement, which goes into effect on August 1, in terms of travel and lodging, and the overall playing and training environment. Pregnancy and child care clauses are still included in the current accords. Sophie Devine, captain of the New Zealand women’s cricket team, described the agreement as a “game-changer” for the sport.
“It’s wonderful that both international and domestic women players are included in the same deal as the men. A tremendous step forward, and one that should entice many more young women and girls to join the military in the future.” Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand’s men’s side, said it was an exciting time for cricket.
“It’s critical that today’s athletes build on the achievements of those who came before them and assist the next generation of athletes, both men, and women, at every level. I believe we’ve taken a significant step toward accomplishing that goal.”
New Zealand cricket announces landmark agreement of equal pay for men and women cricketers