TRANSGENDEROh Canada, this is just not cricket! There’s no fielding position called Silly Troon On!

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Canada's Danielle McGahey is set to become the first transgender cricketer to play in an official international match.

McGahey has been included in Canada's squad for a qualifying tournament on the pathway to the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.

The 29-year-old opening batter has fulfilled all of the eligibility criteria the International Cricket Council (ICC) has for male-to-female transgender players before the event in Los Angeles from 4-11 September.

McGahey's participation comes despite other sports - including athletics, cycling, swimming and both codes of rugby - banning transgender women from taking part in elite women's competition.