This goes without saying but cricket is no longer a gentlemen’s game alone. The sport has made significant gains among women cricketers in today’s progressive age. Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen many female cricketers outshine their male counterparts on the field with amazing performances.
So in honor of women in sports, we would like to quickly go through a list that details the accomplishments of 5 of the most famous female cricket players in the world. If you are someone who wants to follow in the footsteps of these accomplished cricketers, then perhaps you could use some cricket net practice in Pune (more on that later).
Top 5 International Female Cricketers
- Ellyse Perry (Australia)
Both a former footballer and cricketer, Ellyse Perry represents the very best of cricket that Australia has to offer. Starting her cricketing career in 2014, her career has only flourished and today she is considered to be one of the best female cricketers to have ever stepped onto the pitch. She became the very first player to score 1000 runs and take 100 wickets. Additionally, Ellyse Perry is a three-time Rachel Heyhoe Flint award winner and two-time Belinda Clarke award, winner.
- Sarah Jayne Taylor (England)
Sarah Jayne Taylor was English cricket royalty until she had to abruptly end her career in 2016 due to crippling anxiety. Her career included outstanding performances in 126 one-day internationals, 90 T20s, and 10 tests. She is a phenomenal wicketkeeper/bats-woman, known for her free-flowing stroke play.
- Jhulan Goswami (India)
Known for both her exceptional batting and bowling skills, India’s Jhulan Goswami is currently considered to be one of the fasters female bowlers in the world. Her career highlight came against South Africa, where she managed to take her 200th WODI wicket. She was honored with a postage stamp in India in the year 2018.
- Katherine Helen Brunt (England)
Known as England’s fastest bowler, Katherine Helen Brunt is known for her aggressive style on the field. She was an integral part of England’s world cup team in 2004. Her career highlight came when she scored her maiden half-century, which led to England’s world cup victory in 2009.
- Lisa Carprini (Australia)
Lisa Carprini was once the captain of Australia’s female cricket team. She is the first woman in the history of WODIs to have scored 1000 runs and taken 100 wickets. It is for this very reason that she is considered to be one of the best all-rounders Australia has ever produced. She retired in 2013 and is now a commentator.
The Bottom Line
Cricket belongs as much to women as it does to men and the above cricketers are a shining example of it. If you wish to become even half as good as the women above, then we suggest you head on to Life Club’s Cricket Nets in Pune and start your journey towards becoming a cricketer that your country can be proud of.
