ICC launches post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines for women cricketers
Updated On: 22 June, 2026 07:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The ICC introduces comprehensive Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines to support female cricketers transitioning back to elite sport after childbirth. ICC chairman Jay Shah backed the decision and emphasised the need to protect the careers of female athletes

Indian womens team (Pic: PTI)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced its Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines, offering female players, member boards, coaches, and medical practitioners a structured framework to safely navigate the transition back to competitive cricket after childbirth.
According to an official ICC media release, these directives aim to facilitate this transition, reinforcing the governing body's dedication to player welfare and the global expansion of the women's game.
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