Deepika Padukone calls ICC’s maternity policy a ‘historic moment’
Deepika Padukone welcomes ICC’s new post-pregnancy guidelines for female cricketers. The actress is currently pregnant with her second child with her husband, actor Ranveer Singh.
Actress Deepika Padukone has welcomed the new guidelines introduced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for female cricketers to return to the game after pregnancy and called it a “landmark moment for women in the sport”.
Sharing a screenshot of the announcement on her Instagram Stories, Deepika wrote, “A historic moment for women in sports @ICC.”
The ICC has recently unveiled the world’s first comprehensive guidelines for female cricketers to play after pregnancy. This framework is designed to help players return to play after childbirth, as well as guide member boards, medical teams, coaches and support staff in managing the process.
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ICC issues guidelines for return to play after pregnancy
According to the ICC, the policy includes recommendations on medical and psychological care, individual recovery planning, phased return-training programmes, child care assistance and facilities for mothers traveling with infants. Its aim is to ensure that motherhood does not become a hindrance in pursuing an international sporting career.
“The continued growth of women’s cricket must be based on opportunity, inclusion and care for our players at every stage of their lives and careers. No player should have to choose between motherhood and representing their country at the highest level,” ICC Chairman Jay Shah said in a statement.
She added, “The ICC Guidelines for Return to Play Following Pregnancy are an important step towards creating a more supportive and informative environment across the game. By providing practical guidance to Members, we want to ensure that women cricketers are supported during pregnancy and empowered to return to cricket with confidence.”
Deepika Padukone announces pregnancy for the second time
Deepika’s support for the initiative comes at a time when she is expecting her second child with husband Ranveer Singh. The couple announced the pregnancy in April with a joint Instagram post, which showed their daughter Dua holding a positive pregnancy test kit. They welcomed their first child in September 2024 and revealed his name two months later.
Check out the announcement post here:
The actress has often lent her voice to conversations related to health, well-being and women empowerment. Their support of the ICC’s latest initiative shows continued support for policies aimed at creating a more inclusive and supportive workplace for women.
Talking about work front, Deepika will next be seen with Shahrukh Khan in Siddharth Anand’s film. King. She is also set to star opposite Allu Arjun in Atlees Raka.