Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken an important initiative for women players. Now new guidelines have been issued for the safe return of players to cricket after pregnancy and childbirth. This decision has been welcomed by great Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar.
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What did Sachin Tendulkar say?
Sachin Tendulkar wrote on social media that empowerment in sports means that players get the right support at every stage of life. He said that now women players will not have to choose between family and career. This is a huge step for women cricketers around the world.
There will be a special program of 16 weeks
The ICC has prepared a 16-week program for the return of women players. In this, their physical and mental condition will be taken care of, so that they can play cricket again safely.
Exceptional batting by the @ICC. Empowerment in sport is about ensuring that a player’s journey, in all phases, is supported with the right framework.
Seeing the transition from ‘choosing between’ to ‘doing both’ is proof that we are playing the game the right way.
A massive…
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 23, 2026
Preparation will be done in six stages
ICC has divided this process into six parts. This includes preparation, testing, strengthening the body, regaining fitness, returning to the field and improving performance. Under the new system, a case manager will be appointed for every player. This will be a doctor or physiotherapist who will monitor the entire recovery process. Players will be given mental support in the initial phase so that they can become comfortable with the new responsibilities after becoming mothers. After this, fitness and strength training will be started gradually.
After about eight weeks, players will be allowed to run and practice under the supervision of doctors and physiotherapists.
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Permission will be given only after being completely fit.
The players will be thoroughly examined before their return. If there is no problem, only then will he be allowed to play competitive cricket. ICC says that the purpose of these guidelines is to ensure the safety of women players and their better future.
FAQ
What new guidelines has ICC issued for women cricketers?
The ICC has issued new return to play guidelines for the safe return of women players to cricket after pregnancy and childbirth. In this, special attention will be given to physical and mental recovery.
How long will the ICC schedule for the return of women cricketers?
ICC has prepared a special program of 16 weeks. In this, players’ fitness, mental health, training and safe return to competitive cricket will be ensured through six phases.
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