MCC amends laws of game, to use gender-neutral term ‘batter’ instead of ‘batsman’
The Hindu
A number of governing bodies and media organisations already use the term “batter”.
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Wednesday announced that the gender-neutral term "batter" will replace "batsman" with immediate effect, in a bid to reinforce cricket's status as an inclusive game.
The amendments to the laws were approved by the MCC Committee, following initial discussion by the Club’s specialist Laws Sub-committee.
"MCC believes that the use of gender-neutral terminology helps reinforce cricket’s status as an inclusive game for all," MCC, the custodians of the game, said in a statement.
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