The West Indies women are world class players
The West Indies Women’s Cricket team is celebrating its 50th anniversary of playing their first international match.
Cricket West Indies President Kishore Shallow said: “We proudly commemorate the 50th anniversary of a defining moment in Caribbean cricket.
“That historic encounter against Australia marked far more than the start of a series; it signalled the arrival of West Indies women on the global stage and the formal beginning of a journey that continues to inspire generations.”
The team in 1976 was led by captain Louise Browne, who proudly faced the first ball of the innings, as the pioneering West Indies Women’s Cricket Team broke barriers at a time when opportunities for women in cricket were extremely limited.
Through courage, resilience, and determination, Browne and her teammates helped lay the foundation for the development and recognition of women’s cricket across the Caribbean. The current West Indies women’s team is one of the world’s best.
“The progress of the West Indies Women’s game is a testament to the vision and determination of those trailblazers,” Shallow added.
53 minutes ago
24 May, 2021
24 May, 2021
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