The Women in Whites: A History of Women's Cricket in England

The Women in Whites is the first-ever history of women’s cricket in England, tracing its story from the eighteenth century to the present day. It shows that women have been part of cricket from the very beginning and have often been at the forefront of innovation.

From the invention of round-arm bowling in the 1800s to competing in the first Women’s World Cup in 1973, the first Twenty20 international in 2004, and England’s first franchise competition, the Kia Super League, women have consist...