More than 100 women cricketers have joined the ICC's Player Protection Programme during the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 to combat social media abuse. The initiative has reviewed nearly 250,000 comments, removed around 60,000 abusive posts, and restricted over 2,000 repeat offenders. Players, including Radha Yadav, praised the programme for enhancing online safety and wellbeing.
London: India spinner Radha Yadav and host international stars have praised the ICC's Player Protection Programme, saying it offers a much-needed solution to the growing toxicity on social media, as more than 100 women cricketers signed up for the initiative during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
The program, in partnership with Freedom2hear, helps protect international cricketers from abusive content by filtering harmful comments and limiting repeat offenders on social media platforms.
"Social media can be an incredible way for me to connect with friends, family, and fans worldwide, but it has also become a more toxic space, especially for female athletes," Radha said. "It's important to discuss this openly and find solutions, which is why I signed up for the ICC Player Protection Programme."
There were over 50 new sign-ups before the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, while the service provides additional protection across official ICC social media accounts. Seven of the 12 teams competing at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 are protected, with umpires and broadcasters also registered.
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