Players in India's men's and women's international cricket sides will receive equal match fees, the country's Board of Control for Cricket has said.
Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary for the BCCI, said: “Contracted cricketers would now be receiving the same pay in a new era of gender equality in cricket”.
The move follows a five-year deal agreed by New Zealand Cricket in July. While match fees will be standardised, the amount paid as retainers or central contracts will still vary.
Responding to Shah's social media post, Cheteshwar Pujara, a batter in the men's Test side, said: “The decision is a great step from the BCCI." He adding: “This move is setting an example for the world to follow".
Shah said the deal would see men and women earn around £15,717 (15 lakhs) for Tests, £6,287 (6 lakhs) for one-day international games and £3,143 (3 lakhs) for T20 fixtures.
