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Indians slam cricket name changes as ‘batsman’ becomes ‘batter’ – NEWS.com.au
Indians slam cricket name changes as ‘batsman’ becomes ‘batter’
Some Indian cricket lovers have come out swinging after a popular website announced it was changing its terminology to be more inclusive of women.After fierce backlash to the decision to call wickets “outs” in new English domestic tournament The Hundred, ESPNCricinfo revealed it will no longer use the phrases “batsman” and “man of the match” in its reporting, instead moving to more gender neutral terms.
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