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Pay Gap Reality: BCCI's Women's Contracts Range Rs 10-50 Lakh vs Men's Rs 1-7 Crore

Pay Gap Reality: BCCI's Women's Contracts Range Rs 10-50 Lakh vs Men's Rs 1-7 Crore

BCCI's women's cricketers earn Rs 10-50 lakh annually across three grades, while men earn Rs 1-7 crore across four tiers. Despite equal match fees introduced in 2022, annual earning potential differs significantly.

The Cricket Standard Desk 06 Nov 2025 3 min read
Brand Value Explosion: Jemimah Rodrigues' Endorsement Fee Doubles to Rs 1.5 Crore After World Cup Triumph

Brand Value Explosion: Jemimah Rodrigues' Endorsement Fee Doubles to Rs 1.5 Crore After World Cup Triumph

Jemimah Rodrigues' endorsement fees double to Rs 75 lakh-Rs 1.5 crore after World Cup heroics. Smriti Mandhana earns Rs 1.5-2 crore across 16 brands. Players see 25-100% fee increases within 24 hours.

The Cricket Standard Desk 06 Nov 2025 3 min read
World Cup 2025 Womens
Tom Moody Returns to IPL: LSG Appoints Veteran Coach as Global Director of Cricket

Tom Moody Returns to IPL: LSG Appoints Veteran Coach as Global Director of Cricket

Lucknow Super Giants officially appoint Tom Moody as Global Director of Cricket. The 60-year-old Australian will oversee LSG, Durban Super Giants, and Manchester franchise operations.

The Cricket Standard Desk 06 Nov 2025 1 min read
IPL 2026
Purple Patch Perfected: Marnus Labuschagne's Remarkable Resurgence Sends Ominous Ashes Warning

Purple Patch Perfected: Marnus Labuschagne's Remarkable Resurgence Sends Ominous Ashes Warning

Marnus Labuschagne has scored five centuries in eight innings this domestic season, averaging 84.87 across formats. The 31-year-old's career-best form forces his way back into Australia's Ashes squad after being dropped in July.

The Cricket Standard Desk 06 Nov 2025 4 min read
International
No Victory Parade Yet: BCCI Prioritizes ICC Meetings Over Immediate Celebration for World Cup Champions

No Victory Parade Yet: BCCI Prioritizes ICC Meetings Over Immediate Celebration for World Cup Champions

BCCI confirms no immediate victory parade for India's World Cup-winning women's team. Secretary Devajit Saikia says celebrations will be planned after officials return from ICC meetings in Dubai (November 4-7).

The Cricket Standard Desk 05 Nov 2025 2 min read
World Cup 2025 Womens
From Rs 1,000 to Rs 91 Crore: Mithali Raj's Shocking 2005 Revelation Resurfaces After India's World Cup Triumph

From Rs 1,000 to Rs 91 Crore: Mithali Raj's Shocking 2005 Revelation Resurfaces After India's World Cup Triumph

Mithali Raj's viral interview reveals India women cricketers earned just Rs 1,000 per match in 2005 World Cup. Today's champions receive Rs 91 crore—a 900,000% increase in two decades.

The Cricket Standard Desk 05 Nov 2025 3 min read
WCAI Women's Cricket India
The Elegance of Timing: Kane Williamson Bows Out of T20 Internationals, Choosing Test Cricket's Poetry Over White-Ball's Chaos

The Elegance of Timing: Kane Williamson Bows Out of T20 Internationals, Choosing Test Cricket's Poetry Over White-Ball's Chaos

Kane Williamson announces retirement from T20 internationals at 35, choosing to prioritize Test cricket and family balance. He retires as New Zealand's second-highest T20I run-scorer with 2,575 runs across 93 matches.

The Cricket Standard Desk 05 Nov 2025 4 min read
International
Strategic Shift: Travis Head Exits T20I Series to Focus on Red-Ball Preparation Ahead of Ashes

Strategic Shift: Travis Head Exits T20I Series to Focus on Red-Ball Preparation Ahead of Ashes

Travis Head has opted out of the final two T20I matches against India to play Sheffield Shield for South Australia, prioritizing Ashes preparation ahead of the first Test starting November 21.

The Cricket Standard Desk 04 Nov 2025 6 min read
Travis Head Form Slump Sheffield Shield Red-ball Preparation Ashes 2025 Perth
"The Girls Have Created History": Virat Kohli's Heartfelt Tribute to India's Women's World Cup Champions

"The Girls Have Created History": Virat Kohli's Heartfelt Tribute to India's Women's World Cup Champions

Virat Kohli praised India's women's cricket team for their historic World Cup victory, emphasizing how the triumph will inspire generations of girls to pursue cricket as a career.

The Cricket Standard Desk 04 Nov 2025 5 min read
World Cup 2025 Womens
"I Knew Today's Her Day": Harmanpreet's Gut Feeling Turns Shafali Verma Into World Cup Game-Changer

"I Knew Today's Her Day": Harmanpreet's Gut Feeling Turns Shafali Verma Into World Cup Game-Changer

Harmanpreet Kaur's gut feeling to bowl Shafali Verma in the World Cup final proved decisive. Shafali scored 87 and took 2 crucial wickets to win Player of the Match in India's maiden World Cup triumph.

The Cricket Standard Desk 04 Nov 2025 6 min read
World Cup 2025 Womens
Strategic Shift: Kuldeep Yadav Released from Australia T20I Squad to Focus on Test Cricket Preparation

Strategic Shift: Kuldeep Yadav Released from Australia T20I Squad to Focus on Test Cricket Preparation

Kuldeep Yadav has been released from India's T20I squad in Australia with two matches remaining, joining India A for red-ball practice ahead of the South Africa Test series starting November 14.

The Cricket Standard Desk 04 Nov 2025 5 min read
BCCI Centre Of Excellence Bengaluru Kuldeep Yadav India A Squad South Africa Test Series Preparation
"Women's Cricket Is No Longer Just a Formality": Harmanpreet Kaur Lands Major Endorsement Deal Within 24 Hours of World Cup Win

"Women's Cricket Is No Longer Just a Formality": Harmanpreet Kaur Lands Major Endorsement Deal Within 24 Hours of World Cup Win

Harmanpreet Kaur signed a major endorsement deal with real estate giant Omaxe Ltd less than 24 hours after leading India to their maiden Women's World Cup title, signaling a commercial breakthrough for women's cricket.

The Cricket Standard Desk 04 Nov 2025 5 min read
World Cup 2025 Womens
The Dream Finally Realized: Jhulan Goswami's Tears and Mithali Raj's "Thank You" as Legends Lift World Cup Trophy

The Dream Finally Realized: Jhulan Goswami's Tears and Mithali Raj's "Thank You" as Legends Lift World Cup Trophy

Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami—who came close to World Cup glory in 2005 and 2017—finally lifted the trophy as Harmanpreet's team honored the legends who built Indian women's cricket.

The Cricket Standard Desk 04 Nov 2025 6 min read
World Cup 2025 Womens
Cruel Irony: Why Pratika Rawal, India's Second-Highest Run-Scorer, Missed Out on Women's World Cup Medal

Cruel Irony: Why Pratika Rawal, India's Second-Highest Run-Scorer, Missed Out on Women's World Cup Medal

Pratika Rawal scored 308 runs—India's second-highest—but didn't receive a World Cup winner's medal due to ICC rules after being replaced by Shafali Verma following an ankle injury.

The Cricket Standard Desk 04 Nov 2025 6 min read
World Cup 2025 Womens
BCCI Issues Final Ultimatum to Mohsin Naqvi: Hand Over Asia Cup Trophy or Face ICC Action

BCCI Issues Final Ultimatum to Mohsin Naqvi: Hand Over Asia Cup Trophy or Face ICC Action

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has issued a final warning to ACC president Mohsin Naqvi, threatening to escalate the Asia Cup trophy dispute to the ICC if the silverware is not handed over by November 3.

The Cricket Standard Desk 04 Nov 2025 5 min read
Asia Cup Trophy Controversy Mohsin Naqvi PCB ACC BCCI Devajit Saikia Ultimatum