Kranti Gaud becomes first woman on Lord’s honours board with five wickets
India bowler Kranti Gaud has made history by becoming the first woman to go on the Test honours board at Lord’s after securing a five-wicket haul against England on day two.
The historic milestone was sealed when Shafali Verma took a spectacular diving catch on the rebound in the slip cordon.
That stunning piece of fielding resulted in the dismissal of Lauren Bell to give the visiting seamer her fifth scalp of the innings.
Spectacular reflex catch seals history
The hosts were continuing their first innings on the second day of the Test match when the landmark dismissal occurred.
“Oh that is superb!”
The commentary box erupted as the sensational grab brought the iconic London crowd to its feet.
Verma had to react instantly after the ball deflected sharply, managing to pluck it inches from the turf.
A milestone moment at the Home of Cricket
Prior to this tour, no female cricketer had secured a spot on the famous dressing room boards at the historic venue.
The Indian fast bowler’s name will now be permanently etched alongside the legends of the men’s game who have achieved the same feat over the past century.
Her brilliant spell puts the tourists in a commanding position as they look to press their advantage in this landmark fixture.