The Int'l Cricket Council substantially increased the prize money for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 to $2M and unveiled broadcast plans for the tournament as part of its long-term ambition to bring parity to the women’s game. The ICC Board unanimously backed the move. ICC CEO David Richardson said, "The ICC Women’s World Cup is the pinnacle of the women’s game and as such the players should be rewarded appropriately. Two million dollars is the first step towards greater parity and recognition. The prize fund for the 2013 edition was just $200,000, and this announcement shows a greater level of commitment than ever before." The ICC also confirmed that for the first time, this year’s tournament in England and Wales will see every game covered live. As part of a comprehensive coverage plan of the eight-team tournament, 10 matches will be broadcast live on TV with DRS being introduced into the women’s game for the first time and the remaining 21 matches live-streamed. Other broadcast enhancements include new graphics designed by creative design agency DixonBaxi. Former England captain and Women’s World Cup winner Charlotte Edwards will commentate the matches. Other women players in the commentary box will include two other World Cup winners in Lisa Sthalekar and Melanie Jones, and former India captain Anjum Chopra (ICC).
