Claire Taylor named Wisden Cricketer of the Year
By Carrie Dunn | 3 April 2009, 11:48
The brilliant Claire Taylor, leading scorer in the England World Cup victory last month, has been named one of Wisden’s five cricketers of the year.
She’s the first woman in the award’s 120-year history to be given the accolade.
Well done to her and the rest of the England team.
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Shells said:
I was (pleasantly) surprised when I read about this earlier today, because women's cricket generally isn't given much importance. Congratulations to her!
Posted on 03 April 2009 at 12:53 PM
Shea said:
Awesome- congratulations to her.
Still miffed though that we have had a world cup winning English cricket side who have received only marginal attention. If this was the all male side we would still be hearing about it on a daily basis.
Good on them though- their victory was outstanding.
Posted on 04 April 2009 at 1:28 PM
Ruth Moss said:
About time - or rather - way overdue.
Posted on 04 April 2009 at 4:03 PM