The International Cricket Council (ICC), instituted a ban on transgender cricketers participating in women's international cricket at the highest level. According to the new rules issued on Tuesday, November 21, the decision, is aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the game and players' safety.
According to ESPNCricinfo, Canadian Wicketkeeper, Danielle McGahey was the first transgender player to play in international cricket earlier this year.
According to some, cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics might have triggered the decision to align with regulations with the Olympic guidelines.
This move aligns cricket with other sports such as swimming, cycling, athletics, rugby league, and rugby union, where transgender athletes face bans from elite women's competitions.