Lord's Honours Board refurbishment paves way for female stars' recognition

Previously, only players who either hit Test match centuries or recorded five-wicket-hauls in Tests at the ground would have their names etched onto the boards.

Australia's Cathryn Fitzpatrick will now join the illustrious list for her 5/47 back in 1998, while compatriot Lisa Keightley also features for her 113* in the same game.

Anya Shrubsole's famed 6/46 in the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup final is one of many significant inclusions, as fellow England stars Claire Taylor, Sarah Taylor, Caroline Atkins and Katherine Brunt are also acknowledged for their milestones.

Shrubsole foreshadowed the change in criteria for the Honours Boards back in 2017, when she pinned up her own figures following her side's victory over India in the final.

Many additions have also spurred from the men's game, including Muttiah Muralitharan's 5/34 for Sri Lanka in 1998 and Ricky Ponting's 115 for Australia in 2005.

Guy Lavender, MCC Chief Executive & Secretary, was delighted to announce the renovation. "We are delighted to now be able to recognise the same achievements for One-Day Internationals as we have done for Test Matches for many years. This is a landmark moment for Lord's, with women's cricket now documented in the dressing rooms for the first time.

“The Honours Boards are amongst the most popular attractions for the many visitors to the Home of Cricket. There is a huge amount of prestige for players to see their name inscribed in history, so it is appropriate for a new installation of the boards to take place ahead of what will be such a busy year of cricket at Lord’s.”