UCL cricketing maidens definitely not over

24 March 2009

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Two recent UCL graduates were playing for the England cricket team that won the 9th Women's Cricket World Cup in Sydney on 22 March 2009.

Isa Guha (Biochemistry 2007) and Ebony Rainford-Brent (Chemistry 2007) helped England become world champions, beating New Zealand by four wickets in the final held at Sydney Oval.

Isa made her cricketing debut at the age of 17 against India in 2002 when she was named BBC Asian Network Sports Personality of the Year.

Ebony was named UCL Sportswoman of the Year in March 2007. In April 2008, she was named as one of eight members of the England women's team offered a coaching contract in partnership with the Cricket Foundation and the England and Wales Cricket Board.

The triumph of England team is the culmination of a great year which started with the retention of the Ashes in Australia last winter.

The team's next test is the Women's ICC World Twenty20, which takes place in England in June - alongside the men's competition.

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Image: Isa Guha

UCL Context

UCL graduates can continue to be involved in sport activities even after they leave university. Alumni can join sports clubs established by other graduates and can participate in the annual Mandy Walker Games.

The annual games are held in memory of Mandy, UCL Sports Officer in 1985, who sadly passed away in 1987 the year after she left UCL. This year the games will be taking place on 6 June. They offer the chance for past and present students to reunite at Shenley or Somers Town sports club for a day's sporting events, followed by an evening disco back at college in the evening.

Find out more about alumni sports clubs and the Mandy Walker Games.

UCL cricketing maidens definitely not over

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