Ecclestone becomes England’s leading women’s wicket-taker
The opening day of the first women’s Test match at Lord’s started with a nod to the historical injustice of the long, slow journey to reach this moment – a group of former women players, denied the chance themselves to play a Test at the home of cricket, given the chance to ring a ceremonial bell on the outfield marking five minutes before the start of play. There were more than a few tears shed in the Long Room before play even started.
The day ended with India bowled out for 285, England 21 for one, and this match poised for an intriguing second day.
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