The 2013 Women's World Cup in India, when Australia won its sixth title by defeating West Indies in the final, had just $200,000 on offer as prize money. "The ICC Women's World Cup is the pinnacle of the women's game and as such the players should be rewarded appropriately," ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said in a statement. The change will not happen overnight but the women's game is crucial to the global growth of cricket." The Decision Review System will be used in the women's game for the first time and a drone camera as well as a Spidercam will be deployed for the July 23 final at Lord's, also firsts for the women's game. "This demonstrates a welcome, long-term commitment to the global growth of the women's game, and it recognises the opportunity presented by women's sport," CA Chief Executive James Sutherland said.

Source: bd News24 May 05, 2017 06:22 UTC