Change welcomed by England captain Heather KnightNew pay deal takes immediate effect against Sri Lanka
England’s men and women international cricketers will be paid the same money in match fees, the ECB has announced, after the Women’s Ashes series attracted record crowds.
The groundbreaking move came after the women’s series against Australia saw sold out matches at Taunton, Bristol and Southampton and set attendance records at Edgbaston, the Oval and Lord’s. The new pay deal takes immediate effect and begins with the team’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
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