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