World’s Oldest Test Cricketer, Eileen Ash passes away

Eileen Ash, the oldest-ever Test cricketer, has died at the age of 110. 

Ash, nee Whelan, made her Test debut for England against Australia in 1937 and played seven Tests in total, taking 10 wickets at an average of 23.00 with her right-arm seam bowling before her retirement in 1949.

Eileen Ash was given the honour of ringing the bell at Lord’s in the Finals of the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup where the host, England has crowned the champions after beating India in a thrilling Finals.