S Sreesanth and Rahul Dravid (Image-X)

Long shadow of a decade -old case that included former India fast bowlers S sreesanth Has reached once again Supreme CourtIs pulling Rajasthan Royals In the spotlight. In 2012, Sreesanth was dropped from the IPL season after suffering from a knee injury during a practice match in Jaipur. Royals, who insured their players under a special contingent policy of more than Rs 8.7 crore, filed a claim of about Rs 82 lakh, arguing that the injury left them in disqualified to participate that year. The insurance company, however, saw things differently. The United India Insurance dismissed the claim, which insisted that Sreesanth had already been taking toe injury since 2011, which was not disclosed when the policy was taken. According to him, this previous injury affected his availability, which made Royals claim invalid. The matter went before the National Consumer Disputes Prevention Commission, which biased with the franchise and ordered the insurer to pay. But the company has since appealed to the Supreme Court since then, where the matter is now being seen again. In court, Royals said toe injury never prevented Sreesanth from playing and the only reason for missing the season was that there was a fresh knee injury during the insured period. His lawyer also reported that fitness certificates were presented at the time of insurance, with the next knee injury. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta questioned whether the toe injury was formally revealed. He also noted that if the insurer knew the injury, he could deny coverage or charge high premium. For now, the matter is unresolved. The Supreme Court has asked the insurance firm to produce additional documents, including Sreesanth’s fitness certificate and basic application for policy. Till then, the decade -old dispute between a cricket franchise and its insurer continues, Royals are still waiting for their claim to response.

The 2025 champions will receive $ 4.48 million (Rs 39 crore) in prize money, compared to $ 1.32 million Australian team (in PIX) in the previous edition in 2022. (AP).

Bengaluru: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a record-breaking award money pot of $ 13.88 million (Rs 122.5 crore) on Monday for the Women’s ODI World Cup on 30 September. Co-Majbani, the tournament prize money by India and Sri Lanka has increased by 297%, which has increased from $ 3.5 million in the 2022 edition held in New Zealand. This is the largest payment in the ODI World Cup format, which crosses $ 10 million provided in the men’s World Cup.The increased prize money translates high earnings for the winners and more guaranteed amount for each participating team. The champion will receive $ 1.32 million (Rs 39 crore) compared to $ 1.32 million in the previous edition in New Zealand in 2022. In particular, the Australian men’s team won $ 4 million next year by defeating Rohit Sharma’s men in Blue in the final in Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023.In a press release, ICC President J Shah said, “The announcement is a defined milestone in women’s cricket trip.” He said, “This four -fold increase in the prize money is a historic moment for women’s cricket and reflects our clear commitment for its long -term development. Our message is simple: Women’s cricketers should know that if they choose this game professionally, they will be treated on the equal value of men.”Runner-up will receive $ 2.24 million (Rs 19 crore), above $ 600,000 in 2022. The semi -finalists who lose two semi -finalists will get $ 1.12 million (Rs 9.98 crore), which will increase with the previous $ 300,000. Additionally, all participating teams are guaranteed an amount of $ 250,000 (Rs 2.20 crore).

The Women’s ODI World Cup has developed greatly since its inception in 1973 and came under the purview of the ICC after the merger of men and women in 2005. The inaugural version was held in England, which was funded by a large -scale businessman Sir Jack Haved, in which no prize money was offered.

The attempt to abolish pay inequality began with the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, where the prize money rose 225% to $ 7.95 million. The eight-team tournament will close in Guwahati with co-magic India and Sri Lanka.