Biography
Belinda Jane Clark AO (born 10 September 1970), widely known as Belinda Clark, is an Australian former cricketer and sports administrator.
She rose to prominence for her exceptional leadership as captain of the Australia women’s national cricket team from 1994 to 2005. During her time as captain, the team achieved considerable success, winning two World Cups in 1997 and 2005, cementing their status as a force in women’s cricket.
Belinda Clark’s batting ability was evident in her record-breaking performances, notably scoring 229, the highest individual score in a match at the Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Former Australian cricketer
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| Full name: | Belinda Jane Clark |
| Stage name: | Belinda Clark |
| Born: | September 10, 1970 (age 53) |
| Place of birth: | Newcastle, Australia |
| Nationality: | Australia |
| Education: | Newcastle High School |
| Height: | 1.49 minutes |
| Parents: | Margaret Clark, Allan Clark |
| Siblings: | Sally Clark, Colin Clark, Helen Clark |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Sally Bailey |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Cricketer • Sports Administrator |
| Net worth: | 5 million dollars (USD) |
Early life and education
Belinda Clark, considered one of Australia’s most famous cricketers, was born on 10 September 1970 in Newcastle, New South Wales.
Her father, Allan Clark, was a respected school teacher and county cricketer, while her mother, Margaret Clark, was a state tennis champion.
Belinda Clark shared her childhood with three siblings: an older sister named Sally Clark, an older brother named Colin Clark and a younger sister named Helen Clark. She was educated at Newcastle High School.
Career
Belinda Clark began her cricket journey at a young age, making her debut for Australia in 1991. Quickly establishing herself as a key player, she was promoted to captain just three years later, leading Australia to a glorious World Cup victory. During her memorable eleven years as captain, Clark led her team to two more World Cup victories and an extraordinary record of just eight ODI defeats.
Renowned for her prolific run-scoring ability, Clark holds the Australian record for runs scored in both Tests and ODIs. Notably, she is the only woman to score a double century in an ODI, achieving the milestone against Denmark in 1997.
After retiring, Belinda Clark moved into cricket administration and served as CEO of Women’s Cricket Australia from 2000 to 2005. After her playing career, she has held a variety of roles within Cricket Australia, demonstrating her long-standing commitment to the sport.
In 2015, Belinda Clark’s unparalleled contribution to cricket reached its pinnacle when she was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. In addition, the prestigious Order of Australia (AO) recognised her invaluable contribution to the sport in 2001.
Awards & Nominations
- Inductee into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame: 2011
- Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Inductee: 2014
- Inductee into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame: 2011
- Women’s Cricket World Cup Final Man of the Match: 2000
- 3× Women’s National Cricket League Player of the Season: 1997–98, 1998–99, 2003–04
- 3× Women’s National Cricket League Final Player of the Match: 1997–98, 2002–03, 2003–04
- Wisden Australian Cricketer of the Year: 1998
Social media
- Twitter Username: @belindaclark134
Personal life
Belinda Clark, 53, a former Australian cricketer and sports administrator, is in a relationship with Sally Bailey. Despite her long and successful career, Clark has never been married and has no children.
Net worth
Belinda Clark, a former cricketer from Australia, has a net worth of $5 million. She is recognized for her leadership as the captain of the Australian women’s cricket team for over a decade.
Under her leadership, the team achieved remarkable success by winning the World Cup in 1997 and 2005. Additionally, Clark made history by becoming the first woman to score two centuries in a One Day International match.
