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In the second part of LAYTH YOUSIF’S history of the New York Cosmos, he reflects on their stunning reboot
THE inclusion of three women in Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year list was celebrated as “a really huge statement” yesterday, but the landmark announcement came with a note of caution.
Former England captain Clare Connor said the sport must “keep challenging itself to be better” as she acknowledged cricket is not immune from the sexism issues that have plagued politics, Hollywood and wider society.
Women for the first time dominate the five-player Wisden list, a long-standing male-dominated preserve, with World Cup winners Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver and Anya Shrubsole honoured. Only two women, Claire Taylor and Charlotte Edwards, had previously been included on the list since its 1889 inception.
For generations black women have shaped Britain’s activism, arts and public life despite exclusion and discrimination. ZITA HOLBOURNE pays tribute to these political trailblazers and cultural icons, whose courage continues to inspire
LYNNE WALSH reports from the Women’s Declaration International conference on feminist struggles from Britain to the Far East
