66-Year-Old Sally Barton Becomes Oldest International Cricketer
In an inspiring turn of events in the world of cricket, Sally Barton of Gibraltar has become the oldest international cricketer, debuting at the remarkable age of 66 years and 334 days. Last month, she made her debut in a 3-match Women’s T20I series against Estonia at the Europa Sports Complex, shattering previous records and redefining the boundaries of age in sports. A Historic Debut Sally Barton stepped onto the field, not just as a player, but as a symbol of perseverance and passion. Her debut marked a historic moment as she broke the record previously held by Portugal's Akbar Saiyad, who had played against Finland in 2012 at the age of 66 years and 12 days. Despite not getting a chance to bat, Barton displayed her sharp skills behind the stumps as a wicketkeeper, although she didn't have the opportunity to effect a dismissal. Gibraltar triumphed in the match with a commanding 128-run victory, and ultimately secured a 3-0 series win. Reflecting on her debut, ...
