ICC launches guidelines for maternity return in cricket
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026

The ICC has introduced new guidelines to assist players in returning to cricket after maternity. This initiative aims to convey that motherhood should not signify the end of a player's career. The guidelines underscore support for players navigating this transition, promoting inclusivity within the sport. This development emphasizes the importance of parental rights and professional opportunities for athletes.
- •ICC launches maternity return guidelines
- •Guidelines aim to support players post-maternity
- •Emphasizes career continuity for mothers in cricket
- •Promotes inclusivity in women's cricket
- •Issued on June 22, 2026
- 5:13 PMESPNcricinfo — ICC ने लॉन्च किए गर्भावस्था के बाद क्रिकेट में वापसी के दिशा-निर्देश
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