ICC bans trans women from participating in women's internationals
In September, Canadian Danielle McGahey became the first transgender cricketer to play an official international match.< /p>
The new regulations will be revised within two years, the CCI said.
After a nine-month consultation process, the governing body said its new policy, which comes into force immediately, was based on "protecting the integrity of women's football, safety, fairness and inclusion". .
"Changes to eligibility rules gender issues are the result of an extensive consultation process and are grounded in science and aligned with the core principles developed during the review,” said Geoff Allardice, ICC Chief Executive Officer.
< p class="" data-reactid=".2xtwythwt8.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-8">"Inclusiveness is extremely important to us as a sport, but our priority was to protect the integrity of the international community . women's football and player safety."McGahey has played six T20 international matches in a tournament qualifying match for the ICC T20 World Cup in Los Angeles, where she made 118 runs in six innings at an average of 19.66.
Her best score was a 48-45 against Brazil.
She received news of his ban from an ICC lawyer on November 14 and expressed disappointment with the decision following the announcement.
McGahey told BBC Sport: "I have now read the new policy but I was informed by the ICC last week and they let me know what was going to happen. So I was kept informed at all times.
"I don't have much to say at the moment but it's a difficult decision to make. Obviously dealing with it has been a challenge as it marks the end of my international cricket career.
"This is obviously incredibly disappointing when I consider the implications this will have on young transgender women around the world.
"I hope this doesn't deter anyone from pursuing their dreams. Trans women have their place in sport and in cricket."
The ICC's decision to ban McGahey and other male-to-transgender cricketers from women's football has been applauded by Women's Rights Network (WRN).
" This is an important decision and we welcome it, but we we're asking why it took so long," said WRN spokesperson Jane Sullivan.
“It is essential to emphasize that this does not mean that these trans players are completely banned from cricket. They are still free to play in men's or even mixed teams. matter for individual boards.
Currently, under the direction of the England and Country Cricket Board Wales (ECB), all trans women wishing to compete in elite level women's competitions must apply for written permission. The evidence is then examined on a case-by-case basis.
An ECB spokesperson...
In September, Canadian Danielle McGahey became the first transgender cricketer to play an official international match.< /p>
The new regulations will be revised within two years, the CCI said.
After a nine-month consultation process, the governing body said its new policy, which comes into force immediately, was based on "protecting the integrity of women's football, safety, fairness and inclusion". .
"Changes to eligibility rules gender issues are the result of an extensive consultation process and are grounded in science and aligned with the core principles developed during the review,” said Geoff Allardice, ICC Chief Executive Officer.
< p class="" data-reactid=".2xtwythwt8.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-8">"Inclusiveness is extremely important to us as a sport, but our priority was to protect the integrity of the international community . women's football and player safety."McGahey has played six T20 international matches in a tournament qualifying match for the ICC T20 World Cup in Los Angeles, where she made 118 runs in six innings at an average of 19.66.
Her best score was a 48-45 against Brazil.
She received news of his ban from an ICC lawyer on November 14 and expressed disappointment with the decision following the announcement.
McGahey told BBC Sport: "I have now read the new policy but I was informed by the ICC last week and they let me know what was going to happen. So I was kept informed at all times.
"I don't have much to say at the moment but it's a difficult decision to make. Obviously dealing with it has been a challenge as it marks the end of my international cricket career.
"This is obviously incredibly disappointing when I consider the implications this will have on young transgender women around the world.
"I hope this doesn't deter anyone from pursuing their dreams. Trans women have their place in sport and in cricket."
The ICC's decision to ban McGahey and other male-to-transgender cricketers from women's football has been applauded by Women's Rights Network (WRN).
" This is an important decision and we welcome it, but we we're asking why it took so long," said WRN spokesperson Jane Sullivan.
“It is essential to emphasize that this does not mean that these trans players are completely banned from cricket. They are still free to play in men's or even mixed teams. matter for individual boards.
Currently, under the direction of the England and Country Cricket Board Wales (ECB), all trans women wishing to compete in elite level women's competitions must apply for written permission. The evidence is then examined on a case-by-case basis.
An ECB spokesperson...
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