Belinda Clark

The SCG unveiled a world-first statue of a female cricketer, but there was more to it than just the bronze.

She would have some good credentials at the MCG and hopefully they can honour her in some way.” “It’s fulfilling to be able to do something reasonable to help other people. She was the first player ever to score an ODI double century when she plundered 229 against Denmark back in 1997. “The artist is Kathy Wiseman, who’s an absolute genius. “Firstly, it’s a nice piece of work. “I‘m excited to have the sculpture in place and for people to now look at it and perhaps wonder what that is, who that is and to be able to tell a bit of a story is really important,” Clark said.

After being immortalised in bronze at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Australian cricket legend Belinda Clark said the first-ever statue of a female cricketer ...

She would have some good credentials at the MCG and hopefully they can honour her in some way.” “It’s fulfilling to be able to do something reasonable to help other people. “I‘m excited to have the sculpture in place and for people to now look at it and perhaps wonder what that is, who that is and to be able to tell a bit of a story is really important,” Clark said. “I want people to take away that you can do anything you want if you put your mind to it and you have good people around you, and I think I‘ve been very fortunate to have had great support and have a bit of an imagination to take my game where I wanted to take it, and hopefully the sport is in a better place for it. She captained Australia for 12 years and still holds the record for most ODI runs for her country, helped in large by a record-breaking 229 against Denmark in 1997 that saw her become the first player to score an ODI double-century. Former players, politicians, fans and the next generation of Aussie stars were at the SCG on Thursday morning for an historic celebration of Clark who became the first female cricketer to be immortalised in bronze.

Trailblazing Australian cricketer Belinda Clark finds it a little funny that a new bronze statue of her just outside the SCG is positioned right where she ...

Hopefully, they will be able to see that as they walk past this statue and think that anything is possible.” “It was a little nerve-wracking to have that many people [in attendance]. “The family knew [about it] because I kept dashing to Sydney to meet with Cathy and see where she was up to. It was nice people could see it and get the context for it. “I’ve probably got Kerry Mather [chief executive officer of Venues NSW] to thank for the actual position of it,” Clark said. “An amazing day to unveil it.

In a world-first, a legendary Australian captain is the latest sporting star to be immortalised in bronze a...

"I want people to take away that you can do anything you want if you put your mind to it and you have good people around you, and I think I've been very fortunate to have had great support and have a bit of an imagination to take my game where I wanted to take it, and hopefully the sport is in a better place for it," she said. "I'm excited to have the sculpture in place and for people to now look at it and perhaps wonder what that is, who that is and to be able to tell a bit of a story is really important," Clark said. For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by "The sculpture encapsulates being able to have a go – to be courageous, to take on those challenges and break convention." Former Australian captain Belinda Clark has become the first female cricketer to be immortalised in a statue anywhere in the world. A brand new bronze statue has been unveiled in the grounds of the SCG.

The bronze sculpture of Clark, created by Cathy Weiszmann, joins the 73 statues of male cricketers across Australia. The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has ...

"On behalf of Australian cricket, I would like to congratulate Belinda whose sculpture will stand very proudly alongside all the other sporting greats recognised in the SCG precinct." Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley added: "I am absolutely thrilled that Belinda Clark has been honoured with a sculpture in the SCG precinct and becomes the first female cricketer to receive this recognition. The bronze sculpture of Clark, created by Cathy Weiszmann, joins the 73 statues of male cricketers across Australia. The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has unveiled the first statue of a female cricketer in the world, featuring Australian legend Belinda Clark. - The SCG has unveiled the first statue of a female cricketer in the world. - The bronze sculpture of Clark, created by Cathy Weiszmann, joins the 73 statues of male cricketers across Australia.

Cricket NSW has joined Cricket Australia in congratulating Belinda Clark AO on becoming the first women's cricketer honoured with a sculpture in the SCG ...

She joins Fred Spofforth, Richie Benaud, Stan McCabe and Steve Waugh as cricketers honoured with sculptures in the SCG precinct. Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO and NSW Premier the Hon. The sculpture was unveiled by The Hon.

History was made at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday, as Aussie icon Belinda Clark became the first female player to be immortalised in a statue ...

She introduced me to the concept of an Australian team. 'Everyone will love this sculpture, but most especially the thousands of little girls who come to look at it ... But once she couldn't play any longer, she certainly wasn't lost to the game. 'Cathy said to me one day, 'I'm just been over to the factory. 'I would like to pay tribute to the clever artist Cathy Wiseman. It has led all the other sports, and women's cricket is miles ahead. My absolute hero. 'Belinda is my hero. and now here we are. Former Governor-General Dame Quentin Bryce (left), a long-time supporter and ex-president of women's cricket in Australia, was on hand to unveil the statue of Clark (right) alongside NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet - Clark is the first female cricketer to be immortalised in statue in the world Clark is the first female cricketer to be immortalised with a statue anywhere in the world, and continues to leave a huge legacy in the game through various roles

Newcastle has produced some great cricketers over the years – and Belinda Clark is certainly one of them. Today she was immortalised in bronze at the SCG… a ...

The bronze statue stands alongside Richie Benaud, Steve Waugh, Stan McCabe and Fred Spofforth among the cricketers at the ground. Clark played 15 Tests and 118 ...

"The sculpture encapsulates being able to have a go - to be courageous, to take on those challenges and break convention. "I want people to take away that you can do anything you want if you put your mind to it and you have good people around you, and I think I've been very fortunate to have had great support and have a bit of an imagination to take my game where I wanted to take it, and hopefully the sport is in a better place for it." "I'm excited to have the sculpture in place and for people to now look at it and perhaps wonder what that is, who that is and to be able to tell a bit of a story is really important," Clark said.

Belinda Clark was honoured for her incredible career as a pioneer for womens cricket and sport with a statue placed alongside fellow Australian icons at the ...

"The sculpture encapsulates being able to have a go - to be courageous, to take on those challenges and break convention. Clark was the captain of Australia for 12 years and won two ICC Women's World Cup trophies, amassing 15 Test matches and scoring 919 runs at an average of 45.95. "I'm excited to have the sculpture in place and for people to now look at it and perhaps wonder what that is, who that is and to be able to tell a bit of a story is really important," said Clark said.