'Batsman' replaced with gender-neutral term in laws of cricket

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'Batsman' will be replaced by 'batter', which MCC says 'recognises the changing landscape' of cricket

The MCC has decided to replace 'batsman' with 'batter', reflecting the growth of women's cricketThe word"batsman" has been replaced with a gender-neutral alternative in the official laws of cricket.

The women's game has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, with The Hundred drawing large crowds this summer

 

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Idiots.

Here come the WOKE brigade. If anything is ‘fixed balls it up.

Disgusting

Is it gluten free batter? Cos that's not inclusive to everyone...

Makes no sense unless it’s a mixed sex game.

What’s the new term for nightwatchman ?

I will continue to use 'batsman'

Third man is ok though😅

That’s a baseball term & has no place in cricket 🏏

😆😅🤣 the silliness continues

Better stick a bandaid on this approach….or wait is it sandpaper? Either way abrasive call?

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