English cricketer Kate Cross’s unbelievable feat
WE could start this piece with a joke about how Kate Cross deserves a call-up to the English men’s cricket team for the Ashes — but that’s probably being unfair to the star 23-year-old who became the first woman to play in the 123-year-old Central Lancashire League last month.
Because Cross, who made her debut for England’s women’s team last year and has taken 12 wickets in two Tests, isn’t just competing with the boys — she’s dominating them.
Playing for Heywood Cricket Club against Unsworth on the weekend, Cross recorded the remarkable figures of 8/47 to help skittle the opposition for 121.
Bowling first change, the daughter of former West Ham striker David Cross started her day with a caught and bowled before ripping through Unsworth’s tail. Her brother, Bobby, then top scored with 63 to guide Heywood to a six-wicket win.
