Australia's oldest Test cricketer Norma Johnston dies at 95

SYDNEY: Norma Johnston (nee Whiteman), Australia's oldest living Test cricketer, has died aged 95. Norma, a fast bowler in her playing days, played seven Tests from 1948-51 apart from playing for New South Wales in domestic cricket.

A middle-order batter and medium pace bowler, Norma scored 151 Test runs at 25.16 and took 22 wickets at 17.26 and is remembered as a valuable and highly popular member of the post-war Australian Women's team.

"Everyone across Australian Cricket will be saddened to hear of Norma's passing. As a pioneer, Norma not only made a wonderful contribution as a player but helped set the platform for the many thousands of women and girls now playing the game."

"On behalf of everyone in Australian Cricket I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Norma's family and friends at this sad time," said Nick Hockley, CA Chief Executive, in an official statement.

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