Who is Belinda Clark?
Belinda Clark is a former Australian cricket captain and a pioneer of women's cricket. In 1997, she became the first player, male or female, to score a double century in a one-day international.
Clark was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, in 1970. She made her international debut in 1991 and became captain in 1994, leading Australia for more than a decade.
She scored 229 not out against Denmark at the 1997 World Cup in India, setting a record that stood for many years.
World Cup winner
Clark led Australia to World Cup victories in 1997 and 2005. She was known for her elegant batting and calm leadership.
After retiring in 2005, Clark became a leading administrator with Cricket Australia and played an important role in developing the women's game.
The Belinda Clark Award is given annually to Australia's best female international cricketer. Clark was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame and the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, and has been recognized in the Order of Australia.
Did You Know?
Clark's record ODI double century came more than a decade before any male player achieved the feat.