Someone should change their name to Taylor; we could be champions again
Claire Taylor recounts how women’s cricket in England became more professional and competitive, while she recalls key 2009 title matches and personal sacrifices.
What happened: Claire Taylor’s account of women’s cricket turning professional
Claire Taylor reflects on how women’s cricket has changed since her playing career, and she links those changes to professionalism, sponsorship, venues, coaching, and pay. Her interview connects on-field performances to off-field systems—how cricket as a profession became more feasible for women, and what costs that shift can still carry for individual players.
Key cricket moments Taylor highlights from England’s 2009 title run
Claire Taylor recalls England’s world title journey in 2009 and explains key matches, from warm-up games to the ODI final at Lord’s. She also describes the T20I World Cup at home, where England beat New Zealand again in the final.
Taylor connects title pressure to specific match phases, describing how bowling pressure helped shape the chase during the title run. She also recalls memorable batting and partnership moments, including the ODI/World Cup semi-final innings, where her innings and the match situation became central to England’s progress.
Taylor’s 2006 Lord’s ODI against India: dominance and difficult conditions
