ICC bars transgender women from International Women’s Cricket. “The changes to the gender eligibility regulations were the result of extensive consultation,” stated ICC CEO Geoff Allardice.
The International Cricket Council has forbidden transgender women from playing in international women’s cricket. Claiming a commitment to maintaining the sport’s integrity and the safety of its participants. The decision, which emphasizes justice and inclusivity, intends to preserve the core of women’s cricket. These rules, which focus on game integrity, safety, and diversity, will be reviewed in two years.
Individuals designated male at birth, entering male puberty, regardless of future gender-affirming surgeries, are not eligible for international women’s cricket. The ICC board, which includes England and Wales Cricket Board head Richard Thompson, finalized these gender eligibility guidelines after a nine-month consultation period. This decision is a critical step toward assuring fairness and the spirit of competition in the women’s cricket scene.
“The changes to the gender eligibility regulations are the result of extensive consultation and are base on science and aligned with the core principles developed during the review. ” As a sport, inclusivity is extremely important to us. Our top objective to maintain the integrity of the international women’s game and the safety of the players. ” Geoff Allardice, CEO of the ICC, also stated.
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Regulations imply only to International Women’s Cricket barring domestic circuit
These rules apply only to international women’s cricket, giving each country cricket governing body liberty in determining domestic gender eligibility. The England and Wales Cricket Board supports transgender women depending on their gender identity, also emphasizing inclusion and individual acknowledgment in its position.
A “disparity policy” addresses safety issues raised by differences in player speed, strength, or ability. This is similar to global Athletics’ decision in March to exclude men from competing in female global ranking competitions. Moreover, The new international cricket policy is in line with this decision, with the goal of maintaining fairness and safety in the sport.
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