Same pay for same play for White Ferns and Black Caps
Same pay for same play for White Ferns and Black Caps. In a groundbreaking new agreement, both men and women will be paid the same amount to represent New Zealand and play in top-tier domestic matches.
As part of a groundbreaking arrangement to integrate New Zealand’s professional men’s and women’s cricket teams, they will both get the same compensation for their work.
Cricket New Zealand has signed a five-year arrangement that would see all local and international women’s players get the same match fees as men in all formats and tournament levels.
The arrangement also raises the number of contracts granted to women cricketers in New Zealand and boosts the number of competitive matches available to young players.
A game-changer for women’s cricket, according to White Ferns skipper Sophie Devine.
International and domestic women players have been included in the same deal as the men, according to Devine.
Young ladies and girls will be attracted to it since it’s a major step forward.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson agreed, saying that the sport is experiencing unprecedented growth right now.
For the current generation of players, Williamson said, “it’s vitally important to build on the heritage of those who have gone before us and to help future generations.”
“This deal goes a long way towards achieving that.”
Pay and working conditions have been improved.
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 ($349 million), which is expected to total $104 million.
This means the highest-ranked White Ferns would be entitled to get a maximum of $163,246 a year (up from $83,432), the ninth-ranked $148,946 (up from $66,266), and the 17th-ranked $142,346 (up from $62,833).
The top-ranked women’s domestic players in each Major Association would be entitled to collect a maximum of $19,146 (up from $3,423), the sixth-ranked $18,646 (up from $3,423), and the 12th-ranked $18,146 (up from $3,423).
Women’s contracts
From 54 to 72 female domestic workers will benefit from the deal. There will also be an increase in the number of domestic women’s annual contracts from nine to 12.
To encourage the next generation of female international players, there will be an annual North vs South series.
Additionally, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and six Major Associations have pledged additional funding for the community game.
A surge in male retainers:
The deal will help New Zealand’s professional men’s players, who will see their salaries rise as a result of playing more games, competing in more forms, and spending more time in the gym and on the field.
The top-ranked Black Caps player can now earn up to $523,396 (up from $459,574), the 10th-ranked Black Caps player can now earn $444,196 (up from $377,981), and the 20th-ranked Black Caps player can now earn $367,196 (up from $305,453).
A total of $102,707 (up from $94,437) would go to the top-ranked male player in each Major Association, as well as $87,307 (up from $77,357) for the eighth-placed player and $75,207 (up from $64,406) for the 16th-placed player.
Retainers, match fees, Trust IP payments, retirement fund contributions, and insurance are all components of professional men’s and women’s players’ earnings.
Match fees:
Tests: $10,250
ODIs: $4,000
T20Is: $2,500
Plunket Shield: $1,750
Ford Trophy: $800
Super Smash: $575