Indian women's cricket enters golden phase
New Delhi, March 11 (CRICKETNMORE) - In a landmark announcement, the BCCI has revised the annual central contract of Indian women cricketers, making it the highest ever annual retainer fee in the womens category globally. The Board of Control for
The current World Cup champions Australia's current minimum retainer fee has seen the base rate go up from $40,000 to $72,076 with a 80.2 percent increase that invites a stark comparison as India is higher in terms of retainer fee with a contract signed under $76000 (Rs. 50 lakhs) for Grade A players.
Next in line is New Zealand between $20,000 to $34,000, under a three year MoU.
The West Indies were the first ones to introduce a central contract for women cricketers, ranging from $12,000 to $30,000.
Pakistan's recent contract awards an annual fee of Rs.10 lakh to a category A player.
