The Australian Women’s Cricket Team of today is one of the nation’s most admired sporting sides. However, they stand on the shoulders of giants that came before them – women who are largely unheralded in the sport’s prevailing records.
Clearing Boundaries traces the strong lineage of Australian women in cricket from the 19th century through to the watershed 2020 T20 World Cup. A curated collection of stories – memorable series, matches, innings, spells and moments – celebrates generations of pioneers across five distinct eras.
It is the first illustrated book dedicated to Australian women’s cricket. Many historical photographs previously inaccessible to the public have been given a new life in Clearing Boundaries. Also featured are the statistical records of every woman to represent Australia on the cricket field, and a foreword from one of the country’s greatest cricketers, Belinda Clark AO.
Outcome.
Over my time at the Bradman Museum, we brought together a trove of photos, artefacts and information covering more than a century of women’s cricket. We wanted to share this with the world and begin to correct the imbalance in representation of women in the game. With the support of Wally Edwards and work of Churchill Press came this wonderful coffee table book. Clearing Boundaries remains the premier publication for the women’s game, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in this important history. I am delighted to see today’s young players discover the publication, marvel at the inspirational images and read every story. I congratulate Churchill Press for their meticulous research and high-quality presentation.”