8 Indian Women Cricketers who made it to the MCC's honorary life members list

Shantha Rangaswamy: Former Indian cricketer and batswoman

Shantha Rangaswamy (image courtesy: Facebook)

Shantha Rangaswamy is the first female recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the BCCI.

Among her many other first achievements, some really outstanding and remarkable feats include being the first female Test captain of India, being the first female to score a Test century for India, first female cricketer to score an ODI half-century for India and the first woman to hit a six in a Test match among others. Here is the gifted all-rounder's scorecard:

Shantha Rangaswamy Scorecard

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Sudha Shah: Former Indian cricketer and all-rounder

Sudha Shah (image courtesy: Facebook)

Credited with the maximum number of Test innings, Sudha was an elegant copybook cricketer. The former coach of the Indian national team, she was a part of the 1978 World Cup squad as well.

The famous all-rounder made it big both with the bat and ball during her heyday in cricket. Here is her scorecard:

Sudha Shah Scorecard

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Towards the end, an honorary mention for someone who has not yet found her place in this elite list but shall do so definitely; Mithali Raj, current captain of the Indian team and a player like no one else.

Her remarkable performance has lead India to glory twice in the ODI World Cup finals, a feat no male player has ever achieved. She is also the highest female run scorer in the history of ODIs with more than 6000 runs, and also the first ever female cricketer to hit seven consecutive ODI 50s.

We can just hope that the day is near when we add the ninth name to this wonderful list of female cricketers who have brought glory to the country.