That is the view of captain Amy Satterthwaite, who will lead New Zealand against India, beginning with a one-day international in Napier today.
Debate continues to rage around the gender pay gap in the game.
Various views have been put forward on the issue and that discussion is something Sattherthwaite feels is exciting.
''You see a little bit going on and there's a little bit mentioned, but it's just an exciting time to be a part of it,'' she said.
''I think for us we've talked about the fact that it's getting talked about more is only a good thing.
''It's getting out there in the public eye and it's hopefully engaging more people into our sport and hopefully they can see the product we're producing as well.''
It has been reported that the Black Caps will each receive a $4000 match fee for the ODIs against India this week.
The White Ferns will pick up $420 each.
Satterthwaite remarked those numbers spoke for themselves, although said it was the where the game was at the moment.
Continuing to grow was what she felt was important.
''It's obvious, the numbers are there, we don't need to say too much about it.
''It's the way it is. There's lots of things about the game that need to continue to grow and develop.
''We're seeing that in other countries and it's the reality of the women's game. Other countries have done things in different stages and we're having to continue to develop.
''We're going in the right direction, that's the main thing.
''We've got to keep doing that and keep pushing it as much as we can so that we're improving and growing and competing with the rest of the world.''
On the field, she is ''pretty happy'' with the make-up of the team.
Otago Sparks wicketkeeper Katey Martin is the notable absentee, unavailable due to work commitments.
She is replaced by Bernadine Bezuidenhout. Katie Perkins also returns to the side, having last played in 2017.
Satterthwaite feels there is balance in the bowling attack.
It had some exciting pace and quality spinners, including teenage sensation Amelia Kerr.
In the likes of Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine and Sattherthwaite herself there is plenty of experience in the batting line-up.
For India, adapting to New Zealand conditions will be the big challenge.
Captain Mithali Raj is confident the side is capable of doing so.
Most of the side has been together for several years now and it has played in various conditions in that time.
To add to that, the team arrived a week ago in order to acclimatise.
Today's ODI is the first in a three-match series. That will be followed by three twenty20 matches.
