The first statue of a female cricketer joins the 73 sculptures of male ones across Australia.
Belinda Clark says the statue of her should inspire courage.
The bronze sculpture of Clark, created by Cathy Weiszmann, joins the 73 statues of male cricketers across Australia.READ MORE She also captained a World Cup-winning team, and is the first woman to score a double century in an ODI.NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, who attended the unveiling, said Clark had inspired generations of females to take up the sport as fans, players, officials and volunteers.
SCG Chairman Tony Shepherd said the new sculpture’s position at the main entrance to the members' area was deliberately chosen to put her alongside two of the greatest captains in the men’s game, Richie Benaud and Steve Waugh. Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley added: "I am absolutely thrilled that Belinda Clark has been honoured with a sculpture in the SCG precinct and becomes the first female cricketer to receive this recognition.
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