Home / Entertainment / Bollywood News / Article /
SRK, Taapsee laud BCCI decision on equal pay for male and female cricketers
Updated On: 27 October, 2022 11:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As per the newly introduced system, the Indian women`s cricketers will now receive Rs 15 lakh per Test, Rs 6 lakh per ODI, and Rs 3 lakh per T20I, the same as their male counterparts
Listen to this article :
Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu
In a landmark decision, the BCCI on Thursday announced equal match fees for its centrally-contracted female and male players in a bid to tackle gender discrimination. The move was welcomed and celebrated by many on social media.
Commenting on the move, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who also co-owns an IPL team tweeted, "What a good front foot shot. Sports being such an equaliser ( in more ways than one ) hoping it will pave the way for others to follow."
Read Next Story
Trending Stories
Latest Photos
Latest Videos
Latest Web Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
Mid-Day Fast
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT