'Batsman' has been amended to 'batter' in laws of cricket by the MCC. The change comes after the usage of gender-neutral terms like the 'third' and 'nightwatch' in the broadcast. ... The terms 'batsman/batsmen' has been in use since 1744 according to The Times.

What is a batter in cricket?

In cricket, batting is the act or skill of hitting the ball with a bat to score runs and prevent the loss of one's wicket. Any player who is currently batting is a batter, batsman or batswoman, regardless of whether batting is their particular area of expertise.

What is a female batsman called?

Meaning of batswoman in English

In women's cricket, the term "batswoman" is sometimes encountered, as is "batter", but the male form is widely used in both men's and women's cricket.