World's oldest Test cricketer Eileen Ashe passes away

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Category : Obituaries Published on: December 09 2021

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Eileen Ash, the world's oldest Test cricketer and a former English icon, died at the age of 110.
Ash was the oldest-ever Test cricketer at the time of her death having debuted against Australia in 1937.
Right-arm seamer Ash made seven appearances for England on either side of the Second World War, taking ten wickets at an average of 23.
Ash, who was born in London, was also honoured with a portrait at Lord's and an honorary life membership in the MCC.