Isa Guha becomes first woman on PCA board

Isa Guha, the former England seamer, has become the first woman to be appointed to the board of the Professional Cricketers' Association.

Guha, 31, becomes a non-executive director of the players' union.

She retired from international cricket in 2012, having played a part in England's victories in both the World Cup and the World T20 in 2009, as well as two Ashes triumphs in 2005 and 2007-08, when she took career-best match figures of 9 for 100 at Bowral.

She has since gone on to forge a career in broadcasting, becoming the first female summariser on BBC Test Match Special in 2014, before co-hosting ESPN's coverage of the 2015 World Cup in Australia.

"Isa has a vast knowledge of the game from a men's and women's perspective," said David Leatherdale, the PCA chief executive. "With our international women players now full members of the PCA, Isa will bring real insight to the PCA board."

"I am delighted to be joining the PCA at an exciting time for the game here in England for our men and women at both domestic and international levels," Guha said.

"I look forward to working with the team at the PCA, and with all the many past and present players, as the country prepares for a number of major events, starting with the ICC Champions Trophy and the Women's World Cup this summer."