Jessica Ennis-Hill was the “face of London 2012” after taking gold in the heptathlon of her home Games. Women’s sport and other competitive professions in England have been turbocharged by so many influential stars. Much of that is due to the groundwork laid by some of the most influential personalities in the England women’s cricket setup, both on the field and behind the scenes. That’s not to say there was a lack of professionalism in the early days, but it is certainly true that the women’s game is now taken more seriously and enjoyed by a broader demographic both on the British Isles and beyond.
Since playing their first official Test matches in 1934-35, there is a sense of pride and professionalism that now pervades through everything the England women’s cricket team touches. The England women’s cricket team has come a tremendously long way in the modern-day era.