Sarah Taylor is an English retired cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper-batter for the England women's cricket team. She was born on May 20, 1989, in Whitechapel, London, England.
During Taylor's international career, which spanned from 2006 to 2019, she scored more than 6,500 runs, took 232 catches, and stumped 91 batsmen.
She took a break from cricket in 2016 to focus on her mental health but returned to it in 2017. Taylor has been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression.
Taylor is known for her innovative approach to cricket, including her use of the reverse sweep and switch-hit shots. She also became the first woman to play men's grade cricket in Australia in 2015.
Taylor announced her retirement from international cricket in 2019 at the age of 30. She has since become a commentator and analyst for cricket matches.
In 2020, Taylor came out as bisexual and spoke about the importance of visibility and acceptance for LGBTQ+ athletes. She has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in cricket for many years.