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Lisa Sthalekar: cricket hall of famer who has consistently broken down barriers

The inspirational Australian has been honoured by the ICC for the way she has contributed to the game both on and off the field

F rom an orphanage in India to the International Cricket Council hall of fame, via four World Cup titles and a distinguished international and domestic career, Lisa Sthalaker’s journey has been truly extraordinary.

Sthalaker was just three weeks old when her parents adopted her from an orphanage in Pune and, after four years living in America and Kenya, the family settled in Australia, where Sthalaker set out on the path to becoming one of the world’s most formidable female cricketers.

Her induction into the Hall of Fame, the 27 th Australian and fifth Australian woman to receive the honour, could easily be based purely on a career that included World Cups, eight Tests, 125 one-day internationals and 54 T20 internationals. But her contribution to the game as a coach, mentor, administrator and commentator has made her one of the most visible and influential women in cricket both in Australia and internationally. Still, this week’s announcement came as a surprise.

“One of the panellists sent me a message saying, ‘You’ve been nominated and it’s unanimous and you’ll be inducted into the Hall of Fame’ and I thought yeah, good one,” Sthalekar told Guardian Australia. “I think I’m a little too young for that and my stats aren’t good enough and then I got the official letter from the ICC.”

Fellow Hall of Famer Belinda Clark remembers the teenage Sthalekar as “confident but not cocky” when she emerged as a talented allrounder in the New South Wales squad.

“Two things that stood out were the spin bowling and the fielding,” said Clark. “Plus she timed the ball so beautifully when she batted, usually down the order in what was a very strong team, and she fitted in so well. She wanted to do really well and take on challenges and she’d never give up in any situation.”

It was those skills and her competitive nature that established Sthalekar as an integral part of an Australian side that continued to dominate international cricket after Clark’s era and her longevity in the sport was such that the 41-year-old became a significant mentor for the current generation. Alyssa Healy was one of a crop of today’s Australian players who sought out Sthalekar as a mentor.

“She was a really great example of balance and how to play cricket with a smile on your face,” said Healy. “Obviously her skills on the field were remarkable however the way she was able to enjoy the cricket, touring life and everyone’s success along the way was great for the younger players to see.”

Sthalekar’s playing career coincided with the dramatic shift from the sport’s fledgling professionalism to its current state, something she fought for as a player and then as the first woman elected to the Australian Cricketers’ Association board and the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations. Her arrival at the ACA during fractious pay negotiations with Cricket Australia was a fiery baptism in the sport’s politics but, at their conclusion, female players emerged as big winners, with landmark contracts and vastly improved employment conditions.

“With the integration of women into the ACA it was imperative to have a female voice,” said Sthalekar. “I came onto the board and it was MOU [memorandum of understanding] time and I thought I was way out of my league. One thing I learned was that everything that was in place for male players – and I’m not just talking about the dollar figures – but the support staff, the environment, the welfare, everything around the male players was something the women players were aspiring to.”

Sthalekar’s voice now reaches far wider than administrative circles or playing groups. Along with Mel Jones, Isa Guha and Alison Mitchell, she has been at the forefront of a small, trailblazing group of female television commentators in Australia. She has also become a regular commentator at the Indian Premier League and other international tournaments.

“I’ve realised you’re not going to be everyone’s cup of tea and that’s OK,” said Sthalekar. “But hopefully I’m slowly educating people and I’m getting better at that industry.”

The women’s game has taken giant strides in the past decade, but Sthalekar is adamant it has further to go. Her work with Fica has illuminated the need for greater international growth and development of domestic cricketers in other countries to improve the overall level of international standards. She is also a passionate advocate of women’s Test cricket.

“You can’t deprive half of your population the chance to play what we all know is the pinnacle of cricket. That’s discrimination. Administrators, commentators, players understand it costs money but we’re getting to the stage where women’s cricket is something to be seen as a commercial commodity and I’d love to see that money go back into domestic cricket and potentially women’s Test cricket.”

But Sthalekar’s influence on the game can perhaps best be seen by the way her achievements have affected those who have followed.

“She contributed plenty on the field, which we can see via her stats,” said Healy. “But the way she’s contributed to cricket off the field both during and post her career is incredibly impressive and inspiring. She’s consistently breaking down barriers wherever she goes in her many roles and ultimately creating opportunities for other women and those that will come after her. Inspiring is a word I’ve said a lot, but Lisa is. I constantly look to her for advice and inspiration on not only my cricket life but also professional life after cricket.”

In 2012, Sthalekar visited the orphanage in Pune where her life began and realised how dramatically her adoptive parents’ choice had changed the course of her life. Entering the exclusive and rarefied surrounds of the Hall of Fame has provided another opportunity to reflect on how that life has, until now, unfolded.

“Obviously World Cups are really special, each one has its own unique journey and story and it’s something only that small group of players and support staff have experienced and shared and no one else really knows that feeling,” said Sthalekar. “So it’s probably those little things that are really special and are probably the highlight of my career.

“People ask how many wickets did you take or how many runs did you make or centuries and I’ve got no idea. I don’t even know how many games I’ve played for Australia. I’ve never been stats driven. I’ve always been a person who just wants to win.”

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• Full Name Lisa Carprini Sthalekar
• Date of Birth 13 August 1979
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Lisa Sthalekar is a fully fledged Southern Stars legend. Born in India, she was adopted and brought to Australia as a baby where she was raised in Cherrybrook, in Sydney’s north west. One of the most accomplished Female cricketers in the World, she has been part of four World Cup winning teams across 50 over and T20 cricket, and she was part of the Australian teams which won the 2001 and 2011 Ashes.  She also captained Australia in three One Day Internationals against New Zealand during 2006. 

Since retiring from  all cricket after the 2013 ICC World Cup, Sthalekar has become one of the leading female  commentators and has covered Tests, ODIs, as well as the IPL and BBL. 

An accomplished Coach, Sthalekar has held many pathway coaching roles within Cricket NSW and still has close ties to many of the members of the Sixers squad. An inventive right-hand batsman, Lisa averaged over 30 in her 125 game ODI career and captured nearly 150 wickets with her off-spin.

She still holds the records for the most WNCL games by any player and the most wickets taken in the competition. 

Away from cricket Sthalekar enjoys cooking and is famous amongst her friends for her guacamole. 

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Lisa Sthalekar Height, Weight, Age, Husband, Biography & More

Some lesser known facts about lisa sthalekar.

• Does Lisa Sthalekar smoke: Not Known
• Does Lisa Sthalekar drink alcohol: Yes
• ‘Baby’ Lisa was left at the doorstep of an orphanage in Pune by her biological parents, who supposedly did not wish to raise a girl.
• One fine day, a couple from Michigan, USA came to the same orphanage in order to adopt a baby boy. However, they ended up adopting Lisa (named ‘Laila’ at the orphanage). They soon relocated to Australia and the rest is history.
• Lisa’s stepfather knew that Cricket was no less than a ‘religion’ in India. Hence when Lisa showed interest in taking up sports, his father instantly recommended ‘Cricket’. As a result, the two would often practice the sport in the backyard of their house.
• Lisa is the first woman board member of the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA). Additionally, she is one of the founders of the Women’s International Cricket League (WICL).
• It took her only two test matches to score her maiden century.
• Lisa couldn’t escape the ‘claws’ of depression when she lost her mother to breast cancer. In her autobiography, titled “Shaker: Run Maker, Wicket Taker”, she has written briefly about her struggles with depression post her mother’s demise.

Australian great Lisa Sthalekar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Lisa Sthalekar has become the 27th Australian to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

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• Lisa Sthalekar is the fifth Australian woman to be included in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
• Sthalekar helped Australia win four World Cups across her decorated career
• She played eight Tests, 125 ODIs and 54 T20 internationals for Australia

Sthalekar, a key member of four World Cup-winning squads, is the fifth Australian woman to achieve the honour.

The all-rounder scored 3,913 runs and claimed 229 wickets across a decorated international career that featured eight Tests, 125 one-day internationals and 54 Twenty20 internationals for Australia.

She was awarded the Belinda Clark Medal — recognising Australia's best women's international cricketer — in 2007 and 2008.

Sthalekar was one of the world's elite spin-bowling all-rounders.

Since retiring from her playing career, the 41-year-old has established herself as a leading broadcast commentator and she serves on the board of the Australian Cricketers' Association.

"Never in my wildest dreams did I believe that I would ever get to join such an illustrious group of players," Sthalekar said during an induction show broadcast around the world via the ICC digital channels.

"I was fortunate enough to learn from the best when I entered the Australia team — Belinda Clark, Karen Rolton and Cathryn Fitzpatrick, all of whom have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, and rightly so.

"The guidance from them and other teammates along the way kept me focused but also ensured that it was a fun environment."

Cricket Australia (CA) congratulated Sthalekar after she became the ninth woman included in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

"Lisa is a legend of Australian and international cricket and this honour from the ICC recognises that," CA chairman Earl Eddings said in a statement.

"On behalf of everyone in the Australian cricket family, we congratulate Lisa on a wonderful accolade."

Brilliant South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis and stylish Pakistan batsman Zaheer Abbas were also named as inductees by the ICC.

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Lisa Sthalekar’s journey from an orphanage in Pune to captaining the Australian women's cricket team is nothing short of remarkable.

One of the most influential and inspirational Australian cricketers – who continues to trailblaze after retirement – was the No.1 women's all-rounder when the ICC rankings were introduced in 2008, and retired as the No.1 all-rounder and bowler in T20Is and the No.2 all-rounder and bowler in ODIs. She was involved in four successful women's World Cup campaigns (two ODIs and two T20Is) and as an off-spin bowler and a right-handed batter, she was the first female cricketer to make the double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in women's ODIs.

While playing, she also forged a path to be involved with the game after retirement and became the first woman to be appointed to the Australian Cricketers' Association Executive in 2011. In 2015, she became one of the four female commentators in the Indian Premier League.

Sthalekar was inducted into the ICC’s Hall of Fame in 2020.

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From Sofosh orphanage to Sydney’s cricket grounds, the amazing story of Lisa Sthalekar

Former captain of australia's women's team and first women cricketer to complete 1000 odi runs and take 100 wickets had been left at the orphanage's doorstep at birth and adopted when she was 3 weeks old.

Lisa Sthalekar never had any desire to trace her biological parents or even visit the orphanage where she was left at after birth. “I had no questions, no curiosity because the family that adopted me gave me a wonderful life,” says the former international cricketer and commentator speaking to The Indian Express from Sydney.

Yet in 2012, when she walked into Pune ’s Shreevasta orphanage inside Sassoon hospital, where she had been found at the doorstep soon after her birth on August 13, 1979, something within her stirred. “It was surprisingly overwhelming,” she admits.

She kept in touch with the authorities and returned last year for another visit. “I still don’t feel the need to know my biological parents, but it’s good to see the place from where I started my life and be thankful for the one I have today,” says the 44-year-old whose journey from that orphanage to becoming one of the world’s outstanding all-rounders is the stuff dreams and destiny are made of.

“I never had an issue with being adopted. I knew it all along. I was three-weeks-old when my adopted parents, who already had an adopted daughter, came looking for a son to the Pune orphanage to complete the family. Instead, they found me and that was it,” says Sthalekar.

Fate favours the benevolent and so it was that a series of small miracles enabled the Sthalekars- father Haren and English-born mother Sue- to obtain a passport for the baby in a matter of days. Her name was changed from Laila, as given by the orphanage, to Lisa and she flew back to the US to a whole new life.

After 18 months in the US and a short stint in Kenya, the family came to Australia to obtain an Australian passport for four-year-old Lisa, something that the rest of them possessed, and then decided to not go back at all.

As a young boy who grew up in Mumbai playing cricket at the Cricket Club of India (CCI), Haren was keen to induct Lisa into the game. “I was daddy’s little girl, ready to follow his footsteps,” smiles Stalekar. It started from their backyard and before she knew it, Lisa was enrolled in the Gordon Club in North Sydney from where she catapulted into the national women’s cricket team to become one of the most reputed figures in Australian women’s cricket.

A product of New South Wales, she made her ODI debut for Australia at the age of 21, starting primarily as a bowler who batted in the lower order. She then went on to become the first ever women cricketer to complete 1,000 ODI runs and take 100 wickets.

Later, Sthalekar captained the women’s team and brought many laurels for Australia like winning the World T20 tournament in 2012 and another World Cup title in 2013. In 2013, Lisa announced her retirement from active cricket.

Currently Sthalekar, who was also conferred with the Belinda Clarke award and inducted in Australia’s Hall of Fame, is a much sought-after commentator and the mentor for UP Warriors in the Women’s Premier League.

Having been to India many times for work and well-acquainted with both the men’s and women’s cricket teams, she gave the commentary for the first two weeks of this World Cup at the matches held in Ahmedabad , Delhi and Dharamshala, before flying back to Australia to follow the rest of the matches from Down Under.

Sometime ago, Sthalekar also harboured a keen desire to adopt a child from Shreevatsa , reveals Sharmila Sayed, administrative in-charge at the orphanage, who had greeted her with a ‘Welcome home’ banner and an aarti when she walked into the orphanage in 2012. “Yes I did,” agrees Sthalekar. “But I was unable to because of a lack of adoption agreement between Australia and India. So right now, I have given up that thought. Also given my hectic travelling, lifestyle and age, it’s for the better.”

However, she does her bit now by being on the board of Adopt Change, an Australian organisation and working as its ambassador too. Coming back to cricket and the final match of the World Cup between India and Australia on Sunday that she plans to watch with close friend Alyssa Healy, wife of Australian cricketer Mitchell Aaron Starc, she says, “It’s always great when the home team makes it to the finals and this is going to be a real blockbuster. I know India is the favourite but I would not discount the Australian team too, as they have been building up well. More than who’s going to win or lose, what I am hoping for is an exciting, nail-biting match that keeps you on the edge of your seat right down to the last ball.”

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05 February, 2021

Lisa Sthalekar inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Former australian captain and one of the world’s elite spin-bowling all-rounders, lisa sthalekar, has been inducted into the australian cricket hall of fame..

One of the world’s elite spin-bowling all-rounders, Sthalekar’s career includes eight Tests, 125 One Day Internationals and 54 T20 Internationals for Australia from 2001-13, scoring almost 4,000 runs (3,913 – including three centuries). Sthalekar was a member of four Australian World Cup-winning teams across the ODI and T20 formats and captained Australia in three ODIs against New Zealand in 2006. She was named Women’s International Cricketer of the Year in 2007, and was awarded the Belinda Clark Medal – recognising Australia’s best women’s international cricketer – in 2007 and 2008. In August 2020, she became the 27th Australian to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Since retiring from the game after the 2013 World Cup win in Mumbai, Sthalekar has been a strong advocate for the increased professionalism of the women’s game through serving on the board of the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) and as a director with the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA). Her involvement in cricket also extends through to her work as a leading broadcast commentator in some of the game’s pre-eminent competitions, including the KFC BBL and rebel WBBL, along with the Indian Premier League. Peter King, Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Chairman, said:  “Lisa Sthlalekar comfortably sits at the table of Women’s cricket trailblazers alongside Belinda Clark, Karen Rolton and Melanie Jones, and the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame is delighted to welcome her as the latest inductee," he said. “As the Australian Women’s Cricket Team conquers all before them, it has been Lisa’s passion and skill as a cricketer and her courage and determination in her post-cricket career, that has driven elite standards of professionalism in the Women’s game. “She left the sport as a four-time World Cup winner and a plethora of personal accolades, but has continued to advocate and champion the Women’s game as an administrator, commentator and ambassador. “As the most recent Australian to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, we are now honoured to welcome her to the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame,” King said. Clea Smith, former teammate and Australian Cricketers’ Association board member, said: “Lisa is a very worthy inductee into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame," she said. “On the field, her stats with both bat and ball speak for themselves. She was one of the fiercest competitors going around, but always managed to do it with a smile on her face. “Off the field, she has been every bit as impressive, using her voice and influence to breakthrough barriers and advance the women’s game from the grassroots through to the professional level. Young girls playing cricket today have a path to playing the game professionally thanks to people like Lisa who have helped pave the way,” Smith said.  Mel Jones, former teammate and Cricket Australia board member, said: “Lisa thoroughly deserves to be inducted in the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. She now rightfully sits among the absolute elite cricketers of the women’s game, joining Belinda Clark, Cathryn Fitzpatrick, Betty Wilson and Karen Rolton as members of both the Australian and ICC Cricket Halls of Fame," he said.  “I was fortunate enough to play with Lisa and witness her develop as an outstanding all-rounder in all three formats of cricket. Since retiring, Lisa has been a commentating mainstay around the world and not only continues to play an important role in building the profile of the women’s cricket but more importantly is a strong voice across both the men’s and women’s game. “This induction is fantastic recognition of Lisa’s hard work and on behalf of Cricket Australia, I want to congratulate Lisa for her incredible contribution to the game on and off the field," Jones said.  About the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame The Australian Cricket Hall of Fame was first proposed by the Melbourne Cricket Club in 1995. With the support of Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria, the Hall of Fame was officially opened by the then Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable John Howard MP in 1996. The selection philosophy for the hall of fame focuses on the players’ status as sporting legends in addition to their outstanding statistical records. The selection panel is made up of representatives from all levels of cricket. Chaired by the current MCC Cricket Chairman, three former players are joined by the respective CEOs of Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association, along with two representatives from the media. All inductees must have been retired from international cricket for a minimum of five years to be eligible for selection. An inaugural group of ten players were inducted in 1996, and a further 44 players have been welcomed since: Hall of Fame inductees Inducted 1996 - Fred Spofforth, John Blackham, Victor Trumper, Clarrie Grimmett, Bill Ponsford, Sir Donald Bradman, Bill O’Reilly, Keith Miller, Ray Lindwall and Dennis Lillee Inducted 2000 - Warwick Armstrong, Neil Harvey and Allan Border Inducted 2001 - Bill Woodfull and Arthur Morris Inducted 2002 - Stan McCabe and Greg Chappell Inducted 2003 - Lindsay Hassett and Ian Chappell Inducted 2004 - Hugh Trumble and Alan Davidson Inducted 2005 - Clem Hill and Rod Marsh Inducted 2006 - Monty Noble and Bob Simpson Inducted 2007 - Charles Macartney and Richie Benaud Inducted 2008 - George Giffen and Ian Healy Inducted 2009 - Steve Waugh Inducted 2010 - Bill Lawry and Graham McKenzie Inducted 2011 - Mark Taylor and Doug Walters Inducted 2012 - Shane Warne Inducted 2013 - Charlie Turner and Glenn McGrath Inducted 2014 - Mark Waugh and Belinda Clark Inducted 2015 - Adam Gilchrist and Jack Ryder Inducted 2016 - Jeff Thomson and Wally Grout Inducted 2017 - David Boon, Matthew Hayden and Betty Wilson Inducted 2018 - Norm O’Neill, Ricky Ponting and Karen Rolton Inducted 2019 - Cathryn Fitzpatrick, Dean Jones and Billy Murdoch Inducted 2020 - Sharon Tredrea and Craig McDermott Inducted 2021 - Johnny Mullagh , Merv Hughes and Lisa Sthalekar Selection Panel ACHOF chairman and current MCC committee member Peter King Former Test captain Belinda Clark Former Test captain Mark Taylor Former Test batsman and former MCC President Paul Sheahan Australian Cricketers’ Association Interim CEO Joe Connellan Cricket Australia Interim CEO Nick Hockley Media representatives Ben Horne and Greg Baum

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Laila to Lisa: The Sthalekar story

One of the most respected cricketers, sthalekar has played the game at the highest level. her prowess is such that sthalekar has achieved the feat of being the first woman to complete the double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in one-day internationals (odis)..

Born as Laila, Sthalekar was left at the steps of an orphanage in Pune, when she was just three weeks old. To Lisa's great fortune, she was immediately adopted by Dr. Haren and Sue Sthalekar who wanted to adopt a baby boy initially. Before migrating to Sydney, Lisa along with her parents live in US and Kenya. The former Australia player has always been very vocal about how blessed she has been and how her life has shaped after she unknowingly landed in the Pune-based Shreevatsa orphanage.

Surprisingly, Sthalekar's elder sister Caprini was also adopted in India and this is why her parents wanted to adopt a boy when they were looking for their second child. According to Lisa, her parents were just a few days away from boarding their flight to the United States of America (USA) and that is when they visited the Shreevatsa orphanage. They spotted her and felt an instant connection with her, it was as if, they just knew that Lisa was meant to be with them. She began her cricketing career at West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Cricket Club which was a part of Cherrybrook Public and Cherrybrook Technology High School where she pursued her initial schooling. 

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She later moved on to Barker College. While recalling Lisa, Ross Anderson, the secretary of West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Cricket Club says that she and her institution are both fortunate and delighted that she is the second club member to reach world standards.

"Extremely proud of our players Lisa and Denise Annetts, who hold the world’s best batting averages for a woman. This is inspiring stuff. Denise (retired 1993) and Lisa have always come across as humble human beings who were never bothered about honors but only hard work", says an elated Ross Anderson.

One of the most respected cricketers, Sthalekar has played the game at the highest level. Her prowess is such that Sthalekar has achieved the feat of being the first woman to complete the double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in one-day internationals (ODIs). She has achieved all the accolades that the game has and happens to be only the fifth Australian woman to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

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Sthalekar's story is nothing short of an inspiration and it proves that human beings can reap sweet results if they have the intention to work hard no matter wherever luck takes them.

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RCB won by 27 runs

Netherlands won by 41 runs

Day 2 - Warwickshire lead by 278 runs.

Day 2 - Lancashire lead by 212 runs.

Day 2 - Nottingham trail by 8 runs.

Day 2 - Kent trail by 446 runs.

Day 2 - Surrey lead by 427 runs.

Day 2 - Derbyshire trail by 252 runs.

Day 2 - Middlesex lead by 120 runs.

Day 2 - Leics trail by 573 runs.

Day 2 - Sussex lead by 149 runs.

The Blaze won by 3 runs

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Punjab Kings

Match yet to begin

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Western Storm

South East Stars

Northern Diamonds

Central Sparks

Netherlands

• CSK knocked out as RCB win six in a row to make playoffs 7h S Sudarshanan
• Du Plessis: 'I dedicate the Man of the Match to Yash Dayal' 7h ESPNcricinfo staff
• Stats - RCB do six in a row, and Kohli does it in sixes 7h Sampath Bandarupalli
• Ball-by-ball - Ferguson and Dayal deny Dhoni and Jadeja in dramatic finish 7h ESPNcricinfo staff
• What RCB did right after it began so horribly wrong 1d Shashank Kishore
• Patidar: 'Mentally I should know that I am the best. Nothing else should matter' 1d S Sudarshanan
• SRH look to do their bit for top-two finish against weakened Punjab Kings 15h Hemant Brar
• Rajasthan Royals search for winning mantra to hold on to second spot 12h Vishal Dikshit
• Boucher admits off-field noise may have 'clouded' Hardik after MI finish at bottom 23h Abhimanyu Bose
• Hardik banned for MI's slow over rate, will miss first game next season 22h ESPNcricinfo staff
• Rahul on LSG missing the playoffs: 'Injuries and the guys that went away really dented us' 21h Abhimanyu Bose
• MI finish bottom but Pooran-inspired win fails to take LSG into the playoffs 1d Sreshth Shah
• Bumrah's missing No. 2, Hardik's flat homecoming and other reasons why MI flunked IPL 2024 2d S Sudarshanan
• Calm Sciver-Brunt shows why England can rely on her batting again 20h Valkerie Baynes
• England spinners apply the squeeze as Pakistan slump to series-ending 65-run loss 1d Danyal Rasool
• Nat Sciver-Brunt reveals she missed Pakistan T20I for egg-freezing procedure 1d ESPNcricinfo staff
• Kohli not in favour of Impact Player: 'Not every team has a Bumrah or Rashid' 13h ESPNcricinfo staff
• BCCI approaches Gautam Gambhir to become India's head coach 1d Nagraj Gollapudi

A brave but incomplete story

Lisa Sthalekar tackles the difficult topic of depression with maturity and candour in her autobiography, but fails to use the same rigour when discussing the rest of her career

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Tariq Engineer is a senior sub-editor at ESPNcricinfo

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Lisa Carprini Sthalekar

Born in Pune, India on 13 th August 1979, Lisa Carprini Sthalekar is former captain of Australia’s Women’s Cricket Team. She represents New South Wales in domestic cricket. She is a right handed all-rounder, bowls off spin. When the rankings were introduced in women’s cricket , Lisa was rated as the leading all-rounder in the world being the 1 st woman to score 1000 runs and to take 100 wickets in One Day Internationals.

Here is a quick look at her accomplishments:-

• Part of the 2010 World T20I Winning team held in West Indies
• Part of the 2013 Women’s World Cup Winner team held in India
• Awarded as “Australia Women’s Cricketer of the Year” in 2007 and 2008

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