Claire Taylor hits history for six

After 120 years a woman is named in Wisden's cricketers of the year – heralding a new era for the women's game. Finally the fact that these ladies can play a bit has been recognised, writes Carrie Dunn in the Guardian.

Wisden has been naming cricketers of the year since 1889, and Claire Taylor is the first woman to be included on that roll of honour – even though the women's team has been playing Tests since 1934. One can attribute today's award to Taylor's brilliance – obviously – but also to the England women's raised media profile.