The ICC’s decision to bring the prize money for the Women’s T20 World Cup at par with the men’s tournament will not only help promote the game worldwide, but also encourage women’s cricket in a country that does not have a professional set-up. 

In nations like Scotland, Ireland, and even Bangladesh, West Indies and Pakistan, women cricketers are semi-professionals. They cannot earn a living solely from cricket and have to take up regular jobs to make a living for a comfortable life post-retirement from the game.