The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has immediately banned trans women from participating in all levels of female cricket, stating eligibility is limited to those whose biological sex is female. This decision follows a UK Supreme Court ruling that defined 'sex' under the 2010 Equality Act as referring solely to biological women. The decision is anticipated to have significant implications for policies regarding inclusion and single-sex spaces across various public bodies. While the ECB has imposed this ban, trans women and girls can still partake in open and mixed cricket formats.
In an update to its transgender guidelines, the ECB stated that only those whose biological sex is female will be eligible to play in women's and girls' cricket matches.
The UK Supreme Court's April ruling defines 'sex' under the 2010 Equality Act, stating it refers solely to biological women, which excludes trans women.
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