hope

The authors hope their findings inspire more research into underlying biological differences.

For media executives, the hope comes in the promise of industry consolidation.

“We hoped the war would pass us and end soon,” Anastasiia tells me.

"We have been terrorised, starved, had our homes destroyed, and lost our children, sons, and loved ones. We welcome this decision, and of course, we hope that the decisions of the ICC will be implemented".

There is a longer-term element, too, with the hope England players will benefit for many years to come.