I’VE used the North Gate at Lord’s many times so was delighted to hear that MCC were to rename it in honour of Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, one of the major figures of women’s cricket.
Having a permanent memorial like that is fitting for a cricketing pioneer like her, especially when it is a landmark people will have to mention by name. The Heyhoe-Flint Gate may be a bit more of a mouthful than the Grace Gate on the other side of the ground, but it has a lovely musicality like a Sarah Taylor cover drive.
Appointed England Women’s captain in 1966, the team remained ...