Not quite enough: Aussie women cricketers get pay rise but 'big gap' remains


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Retainers for Big Bash League players will increase about 14%, Cricket Australia said, and players in the domestic cricket league will see a 22% rise. Filepic: AFP

Australia's women cricketers will get a pay rise this year, administrators said, while admitting that wages will still fall well short of the men's game.

Retainers for Big Bash League players will increase about 14%, Cricket Australia said, and players in the domestic cricket league will see a 22% rise.

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