The Women’s T20 World Cup has seen a historic moment as Australia’s Meg Lanning became the first ever cricketer to serve as captain in 100 T20Is.
The 28-year-old, who is the most successful captain in the history of women’s cricket, achieved the milestone during Australia’s match against Bangladesh in the ongoing tournament.
Lanning, who has been the captain of the Australian women’s team since 2014, has led her side to victory in 73 of the 99 T20Is she has captained so far.
The Australian skipper has also been a key member of the team, scoring 3,845 runs in T20Is at an average of 37.45. She is also the only player to have scored more than 1,000 runs in T20Is in a calendar year, having achieved the feat in 2018.
Lanning’s achievement is a testament to her leadership skills and her ability to lead her team to success. She has been an inspiration to many young cricketers, both male and female, and her achievement is a reminder of the importance of having strong female role models in the sport.
Lanning’s achievement is also a reminder of the progress that has been made in women’s cricket in recent years. The Women’s T20 World Cup has seen a record number of teams participating, and the tournament has been a huge success so far.
The Australian skipper’s achievement is a reminder of the importance of having strong female role models in the sport, and it is a reminder of the progress that has been made in women’s cricket in recent years.
Lanning’s achievement is a reminder that women’s cricket is on the rise, and that the sport is becoming increasingly popular. It is a reminder that women’s cricket is here to stay, and that it is a sport that deserves to be celebrated.