Eileen Ash, oldest-ever Test cricketer, dies aged 110

Eileen Ash, who was the earliest living Examination cricketer, has passed away at the age of 110 with the ECB paying tribute to “an amazing lady that led a remarkable life”.

Ash, née Whelan, made her Test debut for England versus Australia in 1937 as well as played seven Examinations in total, taking 10 gates at approximately 23.00 with her right-arm joint bowling prior to her retired life in 1949. In the center of her global profession, she was seconded to MI6 – the UK’s secret intelligence service – during the Secondly World War.Ash was a popular figure throughout her final years. She sounded the bell at Lord’s ahead of England’s win in the final of the 2017 Women’s World Cup versus India, and 2 years later the MCC revealed a portrait of her at the exact same ground.Clare Connor,

the ECB’s managing supervisor of women’s cricket and the MCC’s president, said: “Our sport owes a lot to its pioneers as well as Eileen was among them. I am deeply sad to be saying goodbye to her today.

“Heather [Knight, England captain] and also I mosted likely to visit Eileen regarding 6 months prior to the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup – she was 105 at the time – as well as it was one of the most amazing experiences. Eileen taught Heather yoga exercise, we played snooker, we consumed alcohol mugs of tea as well as we leafed through papers and scrapbooks commemorating Eileen’s time as a player in the 1930s as well as 1940s.

“She regaled us with some fantastic tales, including just how she came to have her bat authorized by Sir Donald Bradman at a French restaurant in Sydney in 1949. I know neither people will certainly ever neglect that day, it was so special.

“Our thoughts as well as petitions are with Eileen’s family as they concern terms with losing such a remarkable female as well as completion of an unbelievable life.”