ENGLAND’S leading women cricketers are to receive a sizeable wage increase following last year’s triumphant World Cup campaign.

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced today that 10 members are set for a 50 per cent pay rise while there is a 40 per cent increase going into the overall payment pool.

Director of women’s cricket Clare Connor explained how the new deals will take effect for Heather Knight’s team — who beat India in a thrilling World Cup final at Lord’s last year — and others with central contracts.