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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rebecca Johnson

Clare Connor recalls ‘fairytale’ creation of Women’s Ashes trophy 25 years ago

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Former England captain Clare Connor said the creation of the Women’s Ashes trophy was “like a fairytale” as Lord’s prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the event.

The Ashes were created by burning bats signed by both England and Australia teams along with a copy of the Women’s Cricket Association rulebook in the Harris Garden at Lord’s in 1998.

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