The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced new rules that exclude transgender women who had male puberty from participating in international women’s cricket. Danielle McGahey of Canada made history in September by participating in her first official international cricket match as a transgender player.
The topic of transgender participation has gained traction as various sports attempt to strike a balance between promoting diversity and maintaining fair play. Transgender athletes are prohibited from competing by international governing bodies in cycling and athletics.
The new regulation is effective immediately and is intended to “protect the integrity of the women’s game, safety, fairness, and inclusion,” according to the ICC board, which met in Ahmedabad, India. The statement specifies that individuals who have experienced male puberty, regardless of any gender-affirming procedures or treatments undergone, are not qualified to participate in the global women’s cricket competition. These regulations, established after a thorough nine-month consultation, will undergo a review within two years.
It’s important to note that these rules pertain exclusively to gender eligibility in international women’s cricket, with each member board having jurisdiction over policies at the domestic level. Geoff Allardice, the CEO of the ICC, emphasized that the changes in gender eligibility regulations were the outcome of extensive consultation, grounded in scientific principles, and aimed at preserving the integrity and safety of players in the international women’s game. Despite the sport’s commitment to inclusivity, prioritizing the well-being and fairness of the competition remained paramount.
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