Jane Powell (cricketer)

Jane Powell (born 19 January 1957) is an English former cricketer who played as a right-handed batter. She was elected as the first female President of Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 2023.

For the actress, see Jane Powell.

Jane Powell
Personal information
Born (1957-01-19) 19 January 1957
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleBatter; occasional wicket-keeper
RelationsJill Powell (twin sister)
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 95)27 July 1984 v New Zealand
Last Test29 August 1987 v Australia
ODI debut (cap 37)24 June 1984 v New Zealand
Last ODI22 July 1990 v Ireland
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1976–1978Sussex
1980–1991Yorkshire
1981–1982East Anglia
Career statistics
Competition WTest WODI WFC WLA
Matches 6 24 19 81
Runs scored 281 463 535 1,688
Batting average 35.12 33.07 21.40 28.61
100s/50s 1/0 0/2 1/0 0/8
Top score 115* 98* 115* 98*
Balls bowled 0 0 179 120
Wickets – – 2 4
Bowling average – – 29.00 11.75
5 wickets in innings – – 0 0
10 wickets in match – – 0 0
Best bowling – – 2/42 2/14
Catches/stumpings 1/0 7/– 8/– 19/0
Source: CricketArchive, 7 July 2023

Playing career

She played in six Test matches and 24 One Day Internationals, with a highest score of 115* against India. Powell was captain of England at the 1988 Women's Cricket World Cup, losing in the Final to Australia. She also captained England to Women's European Cricket Championship titles in 1989 and 1990.[1] Her twin sister Jill also represented England. She mainly played domestic cricket for Yorkshire, but also appeared in matches for Sussex and East Anglia.[2][3]

After retiring from playing, Powell coached the England team during the 2002–03 tour of Australia, as well as being a successful hockey coach.[4]

References
  1. "Jane Powell ODI Matches". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  2. "Player Profile: Jane Powell". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  3. "Player Profile: Jane Powell". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  4. "Meet our coaches". BBC Sport. 31 October 2002. Retrieved 24 February 2021.


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