Eileen Whelan facts for kids

Eileen Ash was an amazing English cricketer who played for her country many years ago. She was born in London on October 30, 1911. Eileen is famous for being the oldest international cricketer ever!

Who Was Eileen Ash?

Eileen Ash, whose maiden name was Whelan, was a talented athlete. She played cricket for England in special games called "Test matches." These are the longest and most important games in cricket. She played seven Test matches between 1937 and 1949.

Her Cricket Career

Eileen's cricket career was quite unique because she played both before and after World War II. Her first game for England was against Australia in June 1937. Her last game was against New Zealand in March 1949.

Besides playing for England, Eileen also played for other teams. She played for the Civil Service team. She also represented Middlesex and the South of England teams.

A Long and Amazing Life

Eileen Ash lived a very long life. In July 2017, when she was 105 years old, she had a special role at Lord's cricket ground. She rang the bell to start the game at the 2017 Women's World Cup Final. England won that exciting match!