Australia's oldest Test cricketer Norma Johnston dies at 95

Australia's oldest Test cricketer Norma Johnston dies at 95

Norma scored 151 Test runs at 25.16 and took 22 wickets at 17.26 and is remembered as a valuable and highly popular member of the post-war Australian Women's team.
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SYDNEY: Norma Johnston (nee Whiteman), Australia's oldest living Test cricketer, has died aged 95. Norma, a fast bowler in her playing days, played seven Tests from 1948-51 apart from playing for New South Wales in domestic cricket.

A middle-order batter and medium pace bowler, Norma scored 151 Test runs at 25.16 and took 22 wickets at 17.26 and is remembered as a valuable and highly popular member of the post-war Australian Women's team.

"Everyone across Australian Cricket will be saddened to hear of Norma's passing. As a pioneer, Norma not only made a wonderful contribution as a player but helped set the platform for the many thousands of women and girls now playing the game."

"On behalf of everyone in Australian Cricket I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Norma's family and friends at this sad time," said Nick Hockley, CA Chief Executive, in an official statement.

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