ICC Allows Transgender to Play Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Qualifiers, Transgender cricketer, Danielle McGehee is all set to make history by becoming the first transgender athlete to play in an official international cricket match while social media is divided over the issue.
As a member of Canada’s squad, Danielle McGehee is preparing for a crucial qualifying tournament on her journey to the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup.
ICC Allows Transgender to Play Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Qualifiers
McGahey will take part in the Women’s T20I as her eligibility meets the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) comprehensive criteria for male-to-female transgender players.
Central to the ICC’s framework for eligibility are testosterone levels and gender identity declaration criteria.
Nonetheless, McGahey’s entry into the arena raises relevant questions of both fairness and safety.
In some sports, the inclusion of transgender women in elite women’s competitions has been controversial due to concerns about potential physical benefits.
Transgender rights advocates hailed McGahey’s election as an important step toward inclusion and equality in sports. On the opposite side, critics argue that the physical strength of the male body cannot be completely dismissed, and the issue needs to be examined more closely.
Daniel McGehee’s debut match, which is going to be a unique moment in the world of cricket, is scheduled for September 4.
