Clare Connor replaces Kumar Sangakkara to take charge as MCC's first female president

Clare Connor's nomination was announced by her predecessor and Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara at the Annual General Meeting last year but she had to wait for a year to take charge due to COVID-19.

Former England women's team captain Clare Connor on Friday became the first female to head the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in it's 234-year-old history after former president Kumar Sangakkara's tenure came to an end. Thank you for being a wonderful President.It has been our privilege to have you represent MCC for the past two years. https://t.co/87HCpVBP8e

Connor's nomination was announced by her predecessor and Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara at the Annual General Meeting last year but she had to wait for a year to take charge due to COVID-19.