In an effort to create a more balanced pay structure throughout the circuit, the BCCI more than doubled the match fees for female cricket players and officials in domestic cricket. This move was prompted by India’s first-ever ODI World Cup victory. The Board’s Apex Council approved the significant increase. Senior women cricket players competing in domestic tournaments would now make between Rs 50,000 and Rs 60,000 per day under the amended system, a substantial increase from the current Rs 20,000 (Rs 10,000 for reserves) every match day.
Players in the first XI will be paid Rs 50,000 per day for senior women’s domestic one-day tournaments and multi-day events, while those in the reserves would be paid half that amount, at Rs 25,000 per day.
First XI players would receive Rs 25,000 per match day in national T20 competitions, while reserves will get Rs 12,500.
According to BCCI authorities, a top domestic women cricket player can make between Rs 12 lakh and Rs 14 lakh if she plays in all formats for the entire season.
The compensation for young female cricket players has also been raised by the Apex Council. Reserves will receive Rs 12,500 each day, while players in the Under-23 and Under-19 divisions would receive Rs 25,000. The updated fee structure will also help match officials, such as referees and umpires.
Umpires and match referees are expected to be paid Rs 40,000 a day for league games in domestic competitions. Depending on the significance of the game and operational needs, the daily cost for knockout matches will vary from Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000.
Umpires overseeing Ranji Trophy league matches will now make approximately Rs 1.60 lakh per game as a result of this hike, while those officiating knockout matches would make between Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 3 lakh.
According to the BCCI, the new compensation structure will enhance the domestic ecosystem overall and give domestic match officials and female cricket players more financial stability and drive.
