Transgender women will be unable to feature in the top two tiers of the new women's domestic structure or the women's Hundred, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.
A general view of a cricket bat, helmet and gloves on the pitch between overs during the Women ’s T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.
International governing bodies in a number of other sports including cycling, swimming and athletics have also effectively banned transgender competitors. However, it confirmed tier three of the new domestic system, which is set to launch next year, plus recreational cricket, will welcome individuals in the gender with which they identify.
A statement from the ECB, which will roll out the new policy in time for the 2025 domestic season, said:"The ECB recognises that transgender participation is a complex area, with many strongly held views, and it is impossible to balance all the considerations.
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