The International Cricket Council has become the latest sports body to ban transgender players from the elite women’s game if they have gone through male puberty.

The ICC said it had taken the decision, following an extensive scientific review and nine-month consultation, to “protect the integrity of the international women’s game and the safety of players”.

It joins rugby union, swimming, cycling, athletics and rugby league, who have all gone down a similar path in recent years after citing concerns over fairness or safety.

  • @RizzRustbolt
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    11 year ago

    I’d be mad except… it’s fucking cricket.

    • @SCB
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      111 year ago

      Cricket is the second-most popular sport in the world.

      I’ve literally never seen a game of it, and know nothing about it, but this affects a lot of people.