Sharon Tredrea

Sharon Ann Tredrea (born 30 June 1954) is a former Australian cricketer who played ten Women's Test matches and 31 Women's One Day Internationals, including duirng the 1973 Women's Cricket World Cup in England, 1978 Women's Cricket World Cup in India, and the 1988 Women's Cricket World Cup as vice-captain in her home country. In 1983, she was considered the fastest female bowler in the world. Her final WODI appearance was in the final of the 1988 Women's Cricket World Cup.[1]

Sharon Tredrea
Personal information
Full name
Sharon Ann Tredrea
Born30 June 1954 (1954-06-30) (age 69)
Melbourne, Victoria
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast
RelationsJanette Tredrea (sister)
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 80)2 March 1975 v New Zealand
Last Test13 December 1984 v England
ODI debut (cap 10)23 June 1973 v Young England
Last ODI18 December 1988 v England
Career statistics
Competition WTest WODI
Matches 10 31
Runs scored 346 528
Batting average 31.45 27.78
100s/50s 0/1 0/4
Top score 63 69
Balls bowled 2,455 1,680
Wickets 30 30
Bowling average 26.13 16.28
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 4/22 4/25
Catches/stumpings 8/– 8/–
Source: CricInfo, 17 April 2014

In 2020 she was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.[2] The best player for the Victorian Spirit is now awarded the Sharon Tredrea Award.[3]

Sharon Tredrea is the sister of Janette Tredrea, who played five tests and five one day internationals for Australia.[4] She is the sister of Gary Tredrea.[5]

Sharon Tredrea was inducted into the Australian Cricket’s Hall of Fame in 2020. Sharon is the fifth woman and third Captain to be so honoured.

References
  1. "Statsguru: Women's One-Day Internationals, Batting records". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  2. McMahon, Peg (22 July 1988). "Sweet swansong for comeback cricketer Tredrea". The Age. Melbourne: Fairfax Media. Retrieved 17 February 2010.
  3. "McDonald our Pura Cup star". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. 27 March 2007. Retrieved 17 February 2010.
  4. McMahon, Peg (19 January 1976). "Test team named". The Age. Melbourne: Fairfax Media. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  5. "True pioneer: Tredrea's Hall of Fame career". Cricket Australia. Retrieved 30 June 2020.

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