Money-spinner for India? : Women's cricket

Cricket is India's most popular sport - but it still remains a male bastion in the country.

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Some recent decisions by administrators could change this, though, and open up more opportunities for aspiring women cricketers.

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In October, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) - India's governing body for the sport - made a landmark announcement.

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That announcement plead that women cricketers will be paid the same fee as men for international matches.

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It came months ahead of the first women's Indian Premier League tournament.

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The tournament is set to be held in 2023.

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Experts say this could drive up interest - and investments - in the sport.

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For test cricket match, the fee will be ₹15 lakh, for One Day International (ODI) match ₹6 lakh and for a T20 match ₹3 lakh, respectively.

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Mithali Raj, former captain of the India women's national cricket team also shared her happiness regarding momentous day in Indian cricket history.

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