Cricket Australia have announced an increase in payments for all centrally contracted cricketers, with women players the big winners with a boost of almost 66 percent.
The CA and Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) announced a new Memorandum of Understanding on Monday, 3 April 2023, with female players set to share in a $133 million ($AUD) over a five-year period.
As part of the new deal, the top CA contract holder who also holds a WBBL contract can now earn more than $800,000 a year – with the capacity to break the $1 million mark with further earnings in the Women’s Premier League (India) and The Hundred (UK).
The next six CA contract holders will have the potential to earn on average $500,000 when combined with a WBBL retainer as well as the other earnings opportunities above. Furthermore, the minimum and average CA Women’s contracts will increase 25%.
While, the number of Women’s CA contracts will increase from 15 to 18 and all of those holding contracts will now be recognised as full-time athletes.
Dual Format Domestic Women Players
Under the deal, domestic players who do not play for Australia, who play both WNCL (50 over) and WBBL (T20) formats can earn on average $151,019 annually (inclusive of match fees).
WBBL Salary Cap Doubling
The substantial increase in women’s earnings extends through to the domestic game with the WBBL salary cap per team doubling to more than $732,000 each year.
The top WBBL players can now earn up to $133,000, (including superannuation).
The average WBBL player retainer will also double from approximately $26,900 to close to $54,200. The minimum WBBL retainer will jump by 30%.
These players are also able to earn additional income in the WPL and The Hundred.
The States (and the ACT) will have the ability to offer two additional contracts, increasing the number available to 16. There will be up to 130 contracts available across the national team and States and Territories and another 120 WBBL contracts.
Further Parental Leave Advances
Australian cricket’s world-leading Parental Leave Policy has been further improved. Not only does it provide guaranteed contracts and retainers while a player is on parental leave, but now also offers further payment to help cover match fees foregone. Flexibility and supports have also been introduced for players who are parents of the same child.
Photo 1 Caption: Players of Australia celebrate after winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup following the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final match between Australia and South Africa at Newlands Stadium on February 26, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo: ICC Media
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