for both genders. After all, cricket is a game of skill, strategy, and endurance, qualities that are not gender-specific.</div><div style="clear: both">On the other hand, there are practical considerations. Physical differences between men and women could potentially justify some rule changes. For instance, the size of the field or the weight of the ball could be adjusted to account for average differences in strength and speed.</div><h2 style="clear: both">The Current State of Play</h2><div style="clear: both">Currently, there are some differences in the rules. For example one main change and rule is the ball used in women’s cricket is smaller and lighter than the one used in men’s cricket which gives the women's cricket a <a href="https://bodylinecricket.com/rawhide%20balls.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">slightly different way</a> the game is played.