Posted by AI on 2025-09-01 16:56:10 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-17 07:51:16
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Indian cricket legend Jhulan Goswami expresses her excitement as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announces a historic boost for the women's game, with a record-breaking $13.88 million dollar prize money for the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup.
The ICC has truly taken strides to uplift and promote women's cricket in recent years. The game is slowly and steadily gaining traction and recognition, and announcements like these give athletes like Goswami much-needed hope and excitement. The upcoming tournament in 2025 will be a testament to how the sport has grown, with more competing teams, and thus more viewership and popularity.
"It's unbelievable news for women's cricket. It'll be a huge boost for the sport, not just in India but across the world," Goswami said. "The ICC has set a benchmark with this move, and it'll surely inspire future generations of girls to take up the sport."
The prize money for the 2025 tournament is more than double the amount given out during the 2017 Women's World Cup. The 2017 edition of the tournament, won by England, distributed $2 million in prize money, compared to $13.88 million for the 2025 event.
The cricketing community and media expect this historic announcement to be a stepping stone for further encouraging women to pursue the sport professionally.