Cecilia Robinson, whose full name was Mary Cecilia Robinson but who often went by the name of Bobby, is best known for her pioneering role in women’s cricket.
Robinson, who passed away at the age of 97, captained her country once, scored two test centuries and was captain for the Kent Women cricket team. From 1949 to 1963, she played 14 tests for England. She represented Kent for three decades. Playing for England, Robinson scored a remarkable 829 runs at an average of 33.15.
Kent cricket chairman Simon Philip spoke highly of her impact on the sport and said she would “always be remembered as the first Canterbury-born cricketer to play a Test match for England.”
He added: “The longevity of her career and her performances, especially in Ashes Tests, make her a real legend of women’s cricket in Kent. She will have inspired many future generations of female cricketers in our county, and is an intrinsic part of the history of the most successful women’s county side in England.”
Clare Connor, head of women’s cricket at England and Wales Cricket Board, said her contribution…
