The International Cricket Council (ICC) executive meeting was held in Ahmedabad yesterday. Some important conclusions were drawn.
Umpires in international cricket are either male or female. They shall be paid the same wages irrespective of gender. The new system will come into effect from January.
Another important decision is the approval of the new gender eligibility norms. According to this, a male-identified person who becomes female through surgery and gender reassignment treatment will never be allowed to participate in international women’s cricket.
Under the ICC’s previous regulations, which were based on reducing testosterone levels, McGahey had satisfied all of the eligibility criteria. However the ICC said its new rules would be based on the following principles, in order of priority: “protection of the integrity of the women’s game, safety, fairness and inclusion”.
The new policy, which was led by the ICC medical advisory committee and chaired by Dr Peter Harcourt, relates solely to international women’s cricket. Individual countries will be allowed to have their own policies for the domestic game.
This decision has been taken keeping in mind the dignity and integrity of international women’s cricket and the safety of the players. Cricket has been included in the 2028 Olympics in the United States. The International Olympic Committee advises that you can set your gender eligibility policy according to what is right for your sport. The ICC has said that it has taken this decision based on this and for the last 9 months, opinions were sought from various parties related to the sport. As reported by the side.
At the same time, the ICC said that the relevant cricket boards can decide to follow the gender eligibility criteria in domestic competitions. has said.
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They must provide a written and signed declaration to the designated medical officer that their gender identity is female.
Earlier this year, Canada’s Danielle McCaughey became the first transgender cricketer to be named in the women’s international team.
Born in Australia before immigrating to Canada in 2020, McGahey became socially female in November 2020 and began transitioning medically in May 2021.
The 29-year-old made his T20 international debut against Brazil in September.
However, it is worth noting that as per the ICC’s new regulations, she will no longer be able to participate in international women’s cricket.
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