Ebony Rainford-Brent

English cricketer (born 1983)

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Ebony-Jewel Cora-Lee Camellia Rosamond Rainford-Brent is an English former cricketer who is now a commentator, Chair of the African-Caribbean Engagement (ACE) programme, and Non-Executive Director at The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). She was the first black woman to play for England. She was also captain of the Surrey Women's team and first Director of Women’s Cricket at Surrey County Cricket Club.

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'Rafiq ripped bandage off racism in cricket' - Rainford-Brent Former England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent tells Desert Island Discs that cricket "owes a lot" to Azeem Rafiq for having the courage to "rip the bandage off" racism in the sport. BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2024
£35m cricket pledge 'seminal moment' - Rainford-Brent Ex-England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent believes a £35m government investment in the grassroots game is a "seminal moment" for the sport. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2024
'Cricket can become the most inclusive sport' Following the publication of the ECB's response to the ICEC report, former England international and broadcaster Ebony Rainford-Brent says cricket can become the most inclusive sport in the country. BBC Sport - Published on September 25, 2023

'Unbelievable Test shows development in women's cricket' BBC Sport's Ebony Rainford-Brent and Alex Hartley analyse a record-breaking women's Test match, in which Australia beat England by 89 runs at Trent Bridge. BBC Sport - Published on June 26, 2023
England need early wickets - Hartley previews day two Ex-England players Ebony Rainford-Brent and Alex Hartley expect plenty of wickets as they preview day two of the Women's Ashes Test at Trent Bridge. BBC Sport - Published on June 23, 2023
'A huge opportunity to see if England have caught up' England must win the Ashes and establish their attacking style for the series to be considered a success, says Ebony Rainford-Brent. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2023

'England will go on attack' - Women's Ashes Test preview BBC cricket pundits Ebony Rainford-Brent, Alison Mitchell and Henry Moeran look ahead to the start of the Women's Ashes. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2023
'What are we seeing?!' - TMS reaction to Broad wickets TMS commentators Ebony Rainford-Brent and Isa Guha react to Stuart Broad's two wickets in two balls on day two of the first Ashes Test. BBC Sport - Published on June 17, 2023
Rainford-Brent joins ECB as non-executive director England World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent is appointed to the England and Wales Cricket Board as a non-executive director. BBC Sport - Published on May 9, 2023