Almanac Cricket History: Remembering Betty Wilson (by Laura Jolly)

February 26, 2020 by 4 Comments

First published at cricket.com.au, this piece by Laura Jolly tells the story of Betty Wilson.

Almanac Cricket – Speeches given on the occasion of Betty Wilson being inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

February 22, 2020 by 12 Comments

With the women’s T20 World Cup currently being played across Australia, let’s revisit the night Betty Wilson, one of the greatest female players of all time, was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. David Wilson shares the text of speeches given on the occasion – including one by his Dad, Ken – Betty’s nephew. [Wonderful – JTH]

ICC World Cup 2015 – South Africa v India: Betty Wilson honoured as the Pirates of India rise again

November 29, 2018 by 14 Comments

Momentum for the ‘Betty Wilson Statue’ continues to build. Let’s revisit David Wilson’s piece that marked a special moment for the Wilson family when his great aunt Betty was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame (posthumously) along with Anil Kumble (very much alive) on a day when India took possession of the MCG.

The #BettyInBronze campaign

August 21, 2018 by 9 Comments

David Wilson, great nephew of the Australian Women’s Cricket legend Betty Wilson, gives his thoughts about Bobby Macumber and Angela Pippos’ campaign to have her immortalised in bronze outside the MCG.

The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 2: Catching up

December 28, 2017 by 14 Comments

On the field, Day 2 at the MCG surprised Citrus Bob Utber [and many of us – Ed]. Well played, Alastair Cook. Off the field, the MCG Test was also in good form.

Australia’s National Day

January 27, 2017 by 10 Comments

On the occasion of January 26 and what it now means, Peter Crossing delves into Australia’s sporting history to look for a suitable date for celebrating the nation that exists on this island continent. [Thought-provoking – Ed]