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Who is Joanne Hicks? 51-year-old Cricket veteran shatters 94-year-old record after stunning 5/10

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Isle of Man veteran off spinner Joanne Hicks has officially rewritten the history books by shattering a nearly century old record, becoming the oldest bowler across both men and women international cricket formats to claim a five wicket haul.

Published: Aug 30, 2026, 10:30 AM IST|Updated: Aug 30, 2026, 10:30 AM IST

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Who is Joanne Hicks? 51-year-old Cricket veteran shatters 94-year-old record after stunning 5/10

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