India, June 22 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched a historic Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines for female cricketers. The new policy, the first of its kind globally, aims to provide players, cricketing boards, medical professionals, and coaches with a practical framework to support players' return to cricket after pregnancy.

"Motherhood and elite cricket should not be seen as mutually exclusive. By providing clear, practical and player-centred guidance, we want to help Member Boards support informed choices, protect player welfare and retain more outstanding talent in the game," announced a spokesperson for the ICC via a press release.

With women's cricket becoming increasingly professional and career opportu...