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I’VE used the North Gate at Lord’s many times so was delighted to hear that MCC were to rename it in honour of Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, one of the major figures of women’s cricket.Having a permanent memorial like that is fitting for a cricketing pioneer like her, especially when it is a landmark people will have to mention by name. The Heyhoe-Flint Gate may be a bit more of a mouthful than the Grace Gate on the other side of the ground, but it has a lovely musicality like a Sarah Taylor cover drive.Appointed England Women’s captain in 1966, the team remai...

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