KINGSTON, Jamaica–West Indies Women's captain Stafanie Taylor has acknowledged teammate Deandra Dottin's concerns about the pay disparity in the game but says she hopes the Caribbean side's recent triumph can go a long way in closing the gap.
"It's something we have become accustomed to. You definitely want to know that when you reach a certain age you can see that you are getting something from cricket," the Jamaican Taylor told the Jamaica Star online.
"I hope that with this win, there is more to come in the future."
Dottin said recently the inequality in pay between the women's team and their male counterparts as "ridiculous" and "discouraging".
Pointing to the recent payout for winning the Twenty20 World Cup, Dottin said the Caribbean women's side had earned more "fame" than actual money.
"We were actually world champions, and a lot of people feel we getting all of this big money and the payment is equal to the men. That is not so," Dottin complained.
"In order for cricket to be better, you need to treat everybody as one. You can't treat the men at a high level and the women at a much lower level. You (women) only have the fame and the name."
West Indies men's side pocketed US$1.6 million for beating England in the final of the tournament, while the women counterparts won a mere US$100,000 after beating three-time defending champions Australia Women, in the corresponding final.
Taylor, who was appointed captain last September, believes her side's historic win could be a turning point.
"I hope that this will be the stepping stone for female cricket, with us winning for the first time."
Taylor and Dottin are among 11 West Indies women's cricketers with West Indies Cricket Board retainer contracts. (CMC)