Landmark moment: Pregnant Deepika Padukone cheers for ICC's new maternity policy
Deepika Padukone welcomed the ICC's new post-pregnancy guidelines for female cricketers. The actor is currently pregnant with her second child with husband, actor Ranveer Singh.
Actor Deepika Padukone has welcomed the International Cricket Council's (ICC) newly introduced post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines for women cricketers, calling them "a landmark moment for women in sport."
Sharing a screenshot of the announcement on her Instagram Stories, Deepika wrote, "A landmark moment for women in sport @icc (sic)."
The ICC recently unveiled what it describes as the world's first comprehensive Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines for female cricketers. The framework has been designed to help players transition back to the sport after childbirth, while also guiding member boards, medical teams, coaches and support staff in managing the process.
See Deepika's Story here:
ICC launches return-to-play post-pregnancy guidelines
According to the ICC, the policy includes recommendations on medical and psychological care, individual recovery plans, phased return-to-training schedules, childcare support, and facilities for mothers travelling with infants. The aim is to ensure that motherhood does not become a barrier to pursuing an international sporting career.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah said in a statement, "The continued growth of women's cricket must be built 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 her country at the highest level."
He added, "The ICC's Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines are an important step in creating a more supportive and informed environment across the game. By providing Members with practical guidance, we want to ensure that female cricketers are supported through pregnancy and empowered to return to cricket with confidence."
Deepika Padukone announces second pregnancy
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 featuring their daughter, Dua, holding a positive pregnancy test kit. They welcomed their first child in September 2024 and revealed her name two months later.
See the announcement post here:
The actor has often lent her voice to conversations around health, well-being and women's empowerment. Her endorsement of the ICC's latest initiative reflects that continued support for policies aimed at creating more inclusive and supportive workplaces for women.
On the work front, Deepika will next be seen alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand's King. She is also set to star opposite Allu Arjun in Atlee's Raaka.
Actor Deepika Padukone has welcomed the International Cricket Council's (ICC) newly introduced post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines for women cricketers, calling them "a landmark moment for women in sport."
Sharing a screenshot of the announcement on her Instagram Stories, Deepika wrote, "A landmark moment for women in sport @icc (sic)."
The ICC recently unveiled what it describes as the world's first comprehensive Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines for female cricketers. The framework has been designed to help players transition back to the sport after childbirth, while also guiding member boards, medical teams, coaches and support staff in managing the process.
See Deepika's Story here:
ICC launches return-to-play post-pregnancy guidelines
According to the ICC, the policy includes recommendations on medical and psychological care, individual recovery plans, phased return-to-training schedules, childcare support, and facilities for mothers travelling with infants. The aim is to ensure that motherhood does not become a barrier to pursuing an international sporting career.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah said in a statement, "The continued growth of women's cricket must be built 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 her country at the highest level."
He added, "The ICC's Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines are an important step in creating a more supportive and informed environment across the game. By providing Members with practical guidance, we want to ensure that female cricketers are supported through pregnancy and empowered to return to cricket with confidence."
Deepika Padukone announces second pregnancy
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 featuring their daughter, Dua, holding a positive pregnancy test kit. They welcomed their first child in September 2024 and revealed her name two months later.
See the announcement post here:
The actor has often lent her voice to conversations around health, well-being and women's empowerment. Her endorsement of the ICC's latest initiative reflects that continued support for policies aimed at creating more inclusive and supportive workplaces for women.
On the work front, Deepika will next be seen alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand's King. She is also set to star opposite Allu Arjun in Atlee's Raaka.
