US EditionCanada’s McGahey to become first transgender to play international cricket
- Transgender cricketer Danielle McGahey is set to become the first transgender cricketer to play in an official T20 international. McGahey has fulfilled all the eligibility criteria set by the International Cricket Council for male-to-female transgender players. Other sports have banned transgender women from elite women's competition, leading to criticism of the ICC's policy.
- The ICC's policy requires trans women to demonstrate that their testosterone levels have been below a certain level for at least 12 months and provide a declaration of their gender identity. McGahey has been undergoing regular blood tests for over two years to meet these criteria. The Women's Rights Network disagrees with the ICC's policy, arguing that male puberty gives transgender women an unfair advantage.
- Danielle McGahey's selection in Canada's squad was confirmed based on the ICC's eligibility regulations. She will make her debut in the ICC Americas Qualifying tournament against Brazil. The winners of this tournament will advance to the Global Qualifier for the Women's T20 World Cup. McGahey's participation has sparked discussions on the current rules and how it may affect the game.
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Meet Canada's Danielle McGahey, Who Is Set To Become First Transgender To Play International Cricket
Danielle McGahey of Canada will become the first transgender cricketer to play in an international match when she represents her adopted country during the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup qualifier in Bangladesh. The 29-year-old McGahey, an opening batter, has been selected in Canada's women's squad for the next month's qualifying tournament after she fulfilled ICC's eligibility criteria for male-to-female transgender players. The qualifying tourname…
Danielle McGahey set to become first transgender cricketer to play official international match
Australia-born Danielle McGahey moved to Canada in February 2020 and transitioned from man to woman in November that year. He has fulfilled all of the eligibility criteria set by the International Cricket Council and will represent Canada in a qualifying tournament for T20 World Cup 2024.
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