Deepika Padukone Calls ICC's New Maternity Return Guidelines, A “Landmark Moment” And We Agree

Deepika Padukone has spoken out in support of the International Cricket Council’s newly announced guidelines for women cricketers returning to the sport after pregnancy, calling the move a landmark moment for women in sport. She shared the news on her Instagram stories, lending her voice to a cause that closely mirrors her own professional battles in recent years. For the unversed, Deepika Padukone has often spoken about women’s needs in professional settings.

The ICC has unveiled a comprehensive framework to support players returning to professional cricket after giving birth. The plan includes access to medical and psychological care, individually tailored recovery timelines, adjustable training schedules, and childcare arrangements so that mothers are not forced to choose between their careers and raising their children. The overall goal is to make professional cricket a viable, sustainable path for women athletes who become mothers, rather than treating motherhood as a career-ending event.

Deepika’s support for the policy is not surprising given her own recent history with workplace conditions in the film industry. Last year, she was reportedly removed from the Kalki 2898 AD