First Test on English Soil
In front of a curious English crowd of 5000 spectators on 12th June, 1937, the first day of the first women’s Test ever played in England.
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1930s
White Ferns International Debut
On 16th February 1935, New Zealand became the third nation to play women’s Test cricket, following England and Australia.
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Myrtle Makes Merry
On 7th January 1935 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the first century in international women’s cricket was scored by England’s Myrtle Maclagan
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Myrtle: Made for Test Cricket
Born on 2nd April in Ambala, United Provinces, India in 1911, former England allrounder and captain, Myrtle Maclagan.
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The First Captain of England
Helen Elizabeth “Betty” Archdale was the very first captain of the England women’s Test cricket team. Born on 21st August
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The Smiling Assassin
They called her the Smiling Assassin. In an era of very good spin bowlers this one was the top of the list.
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