Test cricketer โ MI6 spy during WWII
Eileen Ash lived a fuller life than we can image and the England veteran, who was the oldest living Test cricketer, has passed on at the age of 110.
Rest in peace. https://t.co/vzIxwFZtIt
Eileen Ash, the oldest Test cricketer of all time and honorary life member of the MCC, dies at 110 after making her England debut in 1937 https://t.co/TTQozJ16GS
The world oldest cricketer Eileen Ash dies at the grand old age of 110.
Who made her England debut in 1937, played 7 Tests either side of WW2 and retired in 1949.
An extraordinary life well and truly lived!
REST IN PEACE: Eileen Ash made her Test debut for England against Australia in 1937 and played seven Tests for the country, taking 10 wickets at 23 before retiring in 1949.
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โThere were very few matches, we were busy saving England.โ
I donโt know if there is a statue of Eileen Ash anywhere - but if there isnโt, there blinking well should be.
The definition of a life well lived, and a truly extraordinary woman.
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She was funny, charming - and as sharp as an opening-over quick single.
I tried to write a piece on why it's been such a joy to report on Eileen Ash over the years.
I will miss her. 110. What a knock.
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