Mukherjea sees top women cricketers matching men’s pay by 2026

Following major wins in 2025, investor Saurabh Mukherjea has predicted a massive funding surge for women’s cricket. He said that by the end of 2026, top women cricketers will rival male stars in endorsement value. On a per-contract basis, he expects the top two to three female players to finally achieve pay parity with the biggest names in men’s game.