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BBC chief cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew has taken a swipe at gender neutral terminology into the sport, insisting their introduction is 'sad'.
Agnew announced earlier this month he will step down from his role at the end of the summer.
The broadcaster confirmed the news as he signed a four-year extension to remain as a commentator on Test Match Special.
Agnew, speaking to the Sunday Times, admitted his disappointment at the changing vocabulary around the sport following the introduction of gender neutral terminology.
This includes the use of 'batter' rather than batsman.
BBC commentator Jonathan Agnew has criticised the use of gender neutral terminology in cricket
Agnew admitted his frustration at the use of the term 'batter' rather than 'batsman'
The MCC announced back in 2021 that cricketers would be referred to as 'batters'
'I hate "batter", I always call a woman batsman a ‘batter’,' Agnew said. 'But why can’t a man playing a man’s game be a "batsman"?'
'I just
