I basically never got out in 2008: Taylor
Former English cricketer Claire Taylor reflects on her illustrious career, including her record-breaking 156 not out at Lord's in 2006. She discusses the challenges of facing bowler Jhulan Goswami and her transition from a corporate career to professional cricket.
Why it matters
It provides historical context and personal insight into the evolution of women's international cricket.
Claire Taylor’s eyes turn towards the wicket at Lord’s as she talks about one of her most famous innings. It was there on that pitch with a well-known slope she made that 156 not out, after all.
That remains the highest ODI score — for men or women — at Lord’s. Her innings came against India in 2006. The previous best score at the home of cricket had belonged to a certain Viv Richards (138 not out: yes, that iconic knock against England in the final of the 1979 World Cup).
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