Mumbai Cricket Association Grants Equal Pay to Men and Women Players
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- The Mumbai Cricket Association announced that for the 2026‑27 season it will issue central contracts that pay men and women the same amounts.
- The move covers 22 cricketers across Grades A, B, and C, with annual retainers of INR 12 lakh for Grade A, INR 8 lakh for Grade B and INR 6 lakh for Grade C. This makes the MCA the first state cricket board in India to adopt gender‑pay parity, setting a precedent for other boards and highlighting progress toward equality in Indian cricket.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
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Mumbai Cricket Association awards equal pay to men and women players
Mumbai Cricket Association Equal Pay: MCA Becomes First State Body In India To Introduce Gender Pay Parity Contracts
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First reported by ESPN Cricinfo on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
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- Center (1): ESPN Cricinfo
- Right-leaning (1): Sunday Guardian