The Australian migrated player Danielle McGahey became the first transgender woman to represent Canada on an international level as she participated in a Women\u2019s T20I game. Due to her exceptional skills, Danielle McGahey was recently named in the Canadian squad for the upcoming ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2024, Bangladesh.<\/p>\n
Danielle McGahey shifted from Australia to Canada in 2020 and got her gender changed to a woman and opined about the biggest setback that she might face while playing international cricket. According to Danielle, appearing for blood tests every month can be a little hectic considering she will have to travel a lot.<\/p>\n
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“I am absolutely honoured. To be able to represent my community is something I never dreamed I would be able to do. A lot of work with my doctor sending my medical information through to the ICC<\/a>… they have a dedicated medical officer who looks over all of the information provided, and determines whether or not I have provided enough for an expert panel to make a decision,\u201d said Danielle McGahey.<\/p>\n \u201cThe need to do blood tests every month is probably the biggest challenge because when you are playing cricket you are travelling a lot. It’s very personal in terms of the information you are giving over – all your medical information, history of puberty, any surgeries. There’s a lot in it. But the protocols are there and it has been used as intended,” added Danielle McGahey.<\/p>\n