Lorna Beal facts for kids
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Larter pictured in the Perth Daily News in November 1948
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| Born | 28 November 1923 Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia |
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| Died | 10 August 2020 (aged 96) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 26) | 20 March 1948 v New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 28 July 1951 v England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CricInfo, 29 January 2015
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Lorna Beal (born Larter; 28 November 1923 – 10 August 2020) was an amazing Australian cricketer. She played seven special matches called Test matches for the Australia women's cricket team. These matches are the longest and most important form of cricket.
Lorna Beal: A Cricket Star
Lorna Beal was a talented player who helped shape women's cricket. She was known for her skills as a wicket-keeper. A wicket-keeper is a player who stands behind the stumps to catch balls. They also try to get batters out.
Her Cricket Journey
Lorna played her very first Test match in 1948. This was a big moment for women's cricket. It was the first Test match ever between Australia and New Zealand. The game took place at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.
She continued to play for Australia in many important games. Her last match was during Australia's tour to England in 1951. Lorna was the wicket-keeper for Australia in all seven of their first Test matches after World War II.
Life After Cricket
During the 1951 tour to England, Lorna met her future husband, Roy Beal. After this tour, she decided to retire from cricket. She then started playing golf instead.
In 2000, Lorna Beal received a special award. She was given an Australian Sports Medal. This medal honors people who have made a great contribution to Australian sports. Lorna Beal passed away on 10 August 2020. She left behind a legacy as a pioneering Australian cricketer.
