Fair Play is the pioneering historical account of women’s cricket, co-authored by two of the most influential figures in the women’s game: trailblazing England captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint and administrator, journalist, and long-time advocate Netta Rheinberg.
 
Published in 1976, this first edition charts the evolution of women’s cricket from its earliest recorded matches in the 18th and 19th centuries—including rare early photographs of the “Original Lady Cricketers” of 1890—through to the modern international era.
 
The authors offer a rich blend of history, personal insight, profiles of key players, and behind-the-scenes stories from international tours, governance challenges, and the fight for recognition.
 
The book is both a sporting chronicle and a cultural document, celebrating the perseverance, skill, and determination of generations of women players who helped shape the game long before mainstream acceptance.
 
A foundational text for collectors of women’s cricket literature—particularly sought after due to its authorship and the relative scarcity of first editions in good condition.
 
First editions of Fair Play are increasingly scarce, especially with the dustjacket intact.