International Cricket Council (ICC) also decided to increase the prize money of ICC Women’s competitions to $ 2.6 million at a board meeting here. The winner of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in Australia next year will now receive USD 1 million and the runner-up will receive USD 5 million. This is five times the prize money of 2018.
In addition, the ICC decided to re-join Zimbabwe and Nepal as its members. Zimbabwe and Nepal were suspended in July this year due to government interference in the functioning of the board. ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar said, “I thank the Sports Minister of Zimbabwe for the commitment to restore Zimbabwean cricket.”
His desire to work for the cooperation of Zimbabwe cricket is clear and he has unconditionally complied with the conditions of the ICC Board. Zimbabwe will now be able to participate in the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup in January and the ICC Super League in late 2020. Nepal has also been re-granted on the basis of conditions. Elections to the 17-member Central Executive of Nepal Cricket Association were held earlier this month, paving the way for his return.
ICC increases prize money for women’s tournament
