Mumbai Cricket Association implements equal pay for men and women players

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Mumbai Cricket Association implements equal pay for men and women players

Summary

The Mumbai Cricket Association has announced equal annual retainers for its male and female players, becoming the first state board to implement such a policy. Players in Grade A will receive INR 12 lakh, while those in Grades B and C will receive INR 8 lakh and INR 6 lakh, respectively. This initiative aims to promote gender equality in sports and could set a precedent for other cricket boards. The MCA's decision reflects a growing awareness and push for equal pay in professional sports.

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Key Details

•MCA awards equal pay to male and female players.
•Annual retainers set at INR 12 lakh for Grade A players.
•Grades B and C players to receive INR 8 lakh and INR 6 lakh, respectively.
•MCA is the first state board to implement equal pay for players.
•The initiative supports gender equality in sports.

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3:10 PMESPNcricinfo — Mumbai Cricket Association awards equal pay to men and women players

What they're saying

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The MCA is the first state board to award annual retainers to its men's and women's players - INR 12 lakh for Grade A, INR 8 lakh and INR 6 lakh for Grades B and C, respectively
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