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Janice Stead

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Janice Stead

MNZM
Stead in 1966
Personal information
Full name
Janice Ellen Stead
Born (1939-11-01) 1 November 1939 (age 84)
Christchurch, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
RoleBatter
Relations
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 52)18 June 1966 v England
Last Test24 March 1972 v South Africa
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1958/59–1971/72Canterbury
Career statistics
Competition WTest WFC
Matches 9 61
Runs scored 433 2,325
Batting average 27.06 25.27
100s/50s 0/3 0/12
Top score 95 95
Catches/stumpings 3/– 34/–
Source: CricketArchive, 22 November 2021

Janice Ellen Stead MNZM (born 1 November 1939) is a New Zealand former cricketer who played as a right-handed batter. She appeared in nine Test matches for New Zealand between 1966 and 1972, with a high score of 95, scored against Australia in 1972.[1][2] She played domestic cricket for Canterbury.[3][4]

Stead (right), after her investiture as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit by the governor-general, Dame Cindy Kiro, at Christchurch Town Hall on 7 July 2022

In the 2021 Birthday Honours, Stead was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to sport and the community.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "JE Stead / Women's Test matches: Innings by innings list". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
  2. ^ "Only Test, Melbourne, Feb 5 - 8 1972, New Zealand Women tour of Australia: Australia Women v New Zealand Women". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Player Profile: Janice Stead". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Player Profile: Janice Stead". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Cantabrians named on Queen's Birthday Honours list". The Star. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
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