Cricket Australia has congratulated Belinda Clark AO on being elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, one of the highest honours in Australian sport.
Clark becomes just the sixth cricketer—alongside Sir Donald Bradman, Richie Benaud, Dennis Lillee, Keith Miller and Shane Warne—to receive the prestigious Legend designation, which acknowledges exceptional excellence, resilience, and lifetime contribution to sport.
She is also one of two athletes elevated in 2025, joining basketball icon Andrew Gaze as the 52nd and 53rd Legends. Their recognition will be formally celebrated during the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala Dinner on November 17.
Clark honoured for her leadership, legacy, and lifelong impact
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg praised Clark’s contributions to cricket both on and off the field:
“Belinda is one of the greats of Australian cricket and we are delighted her vast contribution to the game has been recognised with Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.”
Greenberg added:
“As a brilliant batter, astute national captain and top-level administrator, Belinda is one of cricket’s outstanding leaders and a source of inspiration to all those fortunate to have played and worked with her.”
Clark’s legacy is reflected in the current success of Australia’s world-class women’s cricket team, many of whom have cited her as a role model and mentor. She continues to contribute to the game through leadership development and community initiatives.
Trailblazer for women’s cricket in Australia
During her playing career, Clark scored over 4,800 international runs and was the first cricketer—male or female—to score a double century in a One Day International. As captain, she led Australia to two Women’s Cricket World Cup titles and later served as an executive within Cricket Australia, shaping high-performance and youth development programs.
Her elevation to Legend status cements her position as one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket history.
