The first Indigenous woman to represent Australia in any sport, and the only Aboriginal Test cricketer for 38 years following a match in 1958, has passed away.
Thomas passed away on Saturday and is remembered as the first Aboriginal woman to represent her country in any sport.Cricket Australia
Thomas’ rise to the national side came after three games for her state. She caught a train for the first time from Adelaide to Brisbane to play in an Australian XI earlier that year. She did not take a wicket in her only national outing, and turned down selection for tours of England and New Zealand to dedicate herself to her nursing career.Thomas was one of the first Aboriginal nurses employed in South Australia and was made a member of the Order of Australia for her services to cricket and the Indigenous community.
“As the first Aboriginal woman to represent Australia in Test cricket, Faith was an inspiration to those who have followed and she leaves an indelible mark on the game.
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