5 female cricketers who have played men's cricket

#2 Clare Connor

If you have a careful look at Clare Connor’s profile, you will realise that she made an immense contribution not only towards women’s cricket but also men's cricket.

Connor first came under the spotlight when she played cricket for Brighton College's men's team. Then, in 2002, she became the first woman to play in The Cricketer Cup when she appeared for Old Brightonians against Lancing Rovers.

Connor was awarded the MBE in June 2004 and the prestigious OBE a couple of years later, along with the victorious Ashes side led by Michael Vaughan.

Her other notable achievements include taking a hat-trick against India in 1999 in the international arena and being the captain of a successful English side from 2000 to 2006.