Trans cricketer Danielle McGahey makes debut and scores just 13 runs
Trans cricketer Danielle McGahey scored just 13 runs for Canada against Brazil
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Trans cricketer Danielle McGahey made her international debut for Canada on Tuesday.
The 29-year-old, who has changed gender from male to female, featured in a match against Brazil in Los Angeles.
Canada were able to reign supreme, winning by 53 runs after amassing 98 runs from their 20 overs.
Brazil were poor in response, managing a score of just 45 from 16 overs.
Trans cricket star Danielle McGahey played for Canada against Brazil
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McGahey has been the talk of the cricket world in recent weeks, with the Canadian able to play after fulfilling all of the eligibility criteria the International Cricket Council has put in place.
Other sports, such as athletics, swimming and rugby, have banned trans women from taking part.
Yet McGahey was unable to shine, picking up 13 runs from 23 balls - although two fours demonstrated her vast potential.
There were roughly just 80 spectators in attendance to watch the match between Canada and Brazil.
McGahey started by allowing the first ball she faced through to the keeper.
Laura Cardoso got her out for lbw, with McGahey's strike rate of 56.52 the lowest on her side.
It is currently unclear what the future holds for the 29-year-old, however.
Other sports, as mentioned above, have prevented trans athletes from taking part.
There is talk she may get the same treatment amid fears she could become formidable - with rumours suggesting USA cricket officials will press the ICC for a change in guidelines.
Canada are set to face USA on Thursday.
Last month, McGahey gave an interview to the BBC and explained why she had been permitted to play until this point.
"In order to determine [my testosterone levels], I've been doing blood tests every month now for over two years.
"I also have to put in my player profile who I have played against and how many runs I've scored.
"A lot of work with my doctor sending my medical information through to the ICC... 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.
"The 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."
Women's Rights Network spokeswoman Jane Sullivan, however, slammed the IIC for its eligibility criteria.
"There are currently 17 peer-reviewed studies that show we cannot mitigate against male puberty when it comes to sporting performance," she said.
"On average, men - however they identify - have bigger muscle mass, larger skeletons, bigger lung capacity, more fast-twitch muscles.
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"It's been proven that even 14-year-old boys can be faster and stronger than world-class female athletes.
"Any cricket team that has an individual who has been through male puberty already has an unfair advantage over an all-female side.
"As an organisation, we don't want to see anyone banned from sport - it's for everyone.
"But women's sport must be fair - and safe - for the women taking part."
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