Men have been banned from competing in all levels of women’s cricket with immediate effect by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) following a UK Supreme Court ruling. Transgender women and girls can continue playing in open and mixed cricket categories.
Key Points
UK Supreme Court ruling specified legal definition of a woman based on biological sex
Transgender women can continue playing in open and mixed cricket categories
Pros
Ensures fair competition in women's cricket
Respects the legal definition of a woman based on biological sex
Cons
May face criticism for excluding transgender players