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Karen Smithies

Karen Smithies

English cricketer

Karen Smithies OBE (née Hicken; born 20 March 1969) is a former England cricketer who played as a left-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler. She appeared in 15 Test matches and 69 One Day Internationals between 1986 and 2000, and was captain of England between 1993 and 2000.[1] In 1993, she led England to their second World Cup title, and was the joint leading wicket-taker in the tournament.[2] She played domestic cricket for East Midlands and Nottinghamshire.[3][4] Following her playing career, Smithies has worked in South Africa, managing teams in their domestic competitions.[5]

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Smithies was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1994 New Year Honours for services to ladies' cricket.[6]

References

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    "Karen Smithies ODI Matches". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
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    "Women's World Cup 1993/Bowling by Wickets". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
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    "Player Profile: Karen Smithies". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
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    "Player Profile: Karen Smithies". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
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    "Former England captain Karen Smithies sues CSA for alleged discrimination". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
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    United Kingdom list: "No. 53527". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 31 December 1993. p. 14.


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