Deepika Padukone The International Cricket Council (ICC) has welcomed the newly announced maternity return guidelines for women cricketers, calling it a “landmark moment for women in the sport”.The actress shared a report about the initiative on her Instagram Stories and praised the move, which aims to help women athletes return to professional cricket after childbirth.
ICC has announced support for cricketers returning after maternity
The ICC’s new policy includes a structured post-pregnancy return-to-play program. It offers medical and psychological support, recovery plans, flexible training schedules, childcare assistance, and benefits for mothers and babies.The initiative is to ensure that female athletes do not have to choose between motherhood and their sports careers.
Deepika Talked about workplace challenges after motherhood
Last year, Deepika was at the center of a conversation about working conditions in the film industry when reports claimed that she sought eight-hour work shifts after motherhood.Reports surfaced amid speculation about her relationship with Kalki 2. While Deepika did not directly address the reports, she later spoke about the workplace situation and pay parity in Bollywood during an interview with CNBC-TV18.“I’ve done it on many levels; it’s not new to me. I think, even with the salary, I’ve had to deal with what comes with it. I don’t even know what to call it, but I’m someone who’s always fought my battle in silence,” he said.She added, “And for some strange reason, sometimes they come out in the open which is not the way I know and the way I grew up. But yes, fighting my battles quietly and in a dignified way is the way I know how.”By endorsing the ICC’s maternity return policy, Deepika again supports measures that make it easier for women to balance their careers and motherhood.
