Shah Rukh Khan Backs The BCCI's Decision To Equalise Pay For Men & Women Cricketers

Shah Rukh Khan's Chak De India was about women's empowerment in sports field, and it seems that the actor hasn't forgotten that even after 15 years. The BCCI has announced an equal pay policy for Men and Women cricketers, and the entire nation is cheering for them. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has also come forward to support the decision.

I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. pic.twitter.com/xJLn1hCAtl

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) October 27, 2022

Mr. Jay Shah, honorary secretary of BCCI, tweeted, "I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination. We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket."

What a good front foot shot. Sports being such an equaliser ( in more ways than one ) hoping it will pave the way for others to follow. https://t.co/Ko1pZpWm8z

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 27, 2022

King Khan Shah Rukh Khan quote tweeted, writing, "What a good front foot shot. Sports being such an equaliser (in more ways than one ) hoping it will pave the way for others to follow."