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Belinda Clark Joins Earns 'Legend' Status In Sport Australia Hall Of Fame

Poulomi Chakraborty

Belinda Clark Earns 'Legend' Status (Source: @ICC/x.com)Belinda Clark Earns 'Legend' Status (Source: @ICC/x.com)

Known for absolute brilliance, fiery presence on the field, and immense cricket talents, the Australian players have dominated cricket. Besides greats like Shane Warne and Don Bradman, the former Australian women’s team captain, Belinda Clark, dominated the world with her own brilliance.

For her immense contribution to Australian cricket, Clark received massive recognition. She has been honored with induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame as a “Legend.”

Belinda Clark Enters Sport Australia Hall Of Fame As ‘Legend’

Making her debut for Australia in 1991, Belinda Clark has been a prominent figure in Australian cricket. In 15 Tests, she has scored 919 runs and 4844 runs in 118 ODIs. She was the first cricketer to score an ODI double hundred. As a player, she set the benchmark high for future generations.

Taking Australia Women’s reigns at the age of 23, she led the nation for 11 years with pride. Under her leadership, she guided the nation to victory in 83 of 101 Women’s ODIs and also secured two World Cup triumphs. Within her, Australia found one of its finest batters of all time.

After her immense contribution to Australian cricket, Belinda Clark has received Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, joining greats like Don Bradman, Keith Miller, Richie Benaud, Dennis Lillee, and Shane Warne. She is now only the sixth cricketer to earn this prestigious honor.

Clark Expresses Joy Over Prestigious Honor

Clark’s impact went far beyond the pitch, as she continued serving the game off the field. She contributed as a member of the ICC Women’s Committee and also as Cricket Australia’s administrator. After securing he milestone, Belinda Clark described it as an ‘unbelievable honour’.

“It's an unbelievable honour to be elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. I am experiencing a combination of surprise, gratitude, and pride. I played a team sport, and the reality is none of us achieve anything without the support and commitment of the whole team,” she said in a statement.


“I hope my teammates, along with the coaches, support staff, and administration, feel like they are a part of this recognition. Professionally, I am proud of where the sport is going. It is setting the pace in the ambition to be equitable, and whilst there is still a way to go, I am bullish about the future,” she added.

With immense contributions, her career has been an extraordinary chapter of Australian cricket. Her stellar records and achievements have made her a true source of inspiration for future generations.