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United Kingdom Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent MBE is a World Cup-winning former England cricketer, who has transitioned into a respected commentator, director, and advocate for diversity in sports.
Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent is a former England Cricketer, a World Cup Winner and is part of 'The Team' associated with the ACE Programme. She has 30 years of business experience with partnership roles in IBM and PA.
Ebony Rainford-Brent became the first cricketer of either sex to gain sponsorship from Pro-kit, a company which supplies her with all her equipment.
In partnership with Clinique, The Pool met cricketer Ebony-Jewel Rainford Brent at the #FaceForward: Inspiring Women and the Women Who Inspire event.
NatWest launched a new campaign celebrating the diversity of modern cricket, tying up its brand values with its cricket sponsorship, which Ebony Rainford-Brent was a part of.
Ebony Rainford-Brent discussing her life and experiences with imposter syndrome, in relation to the Galaxy 'Ripple Effect' initiative.
Ebony Rainford-Brent has worked with Actimel, among other well-known brands.
Ebony Rainford-Brent has worked with Spotify, among other well-known brands.
Born on December 31, 1983, in Lambeth, Greater London, Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent developed an early interest in cricket after an introduction through the charity Cricket for Change at the age of nine. Despite facing a serious back injury at 19 that led to advice to cease playing sports, she persevered with extensive treatment and support from programs like the Talented Athletes Scholarship Scheme (TASS). This resilience allowed her to return to the sport, culminating in her being named UCL Sportswoman of the Year in 2007 and ultimately graduating with a Master’s degree in Chemistry from University College London.
Rainford-Brent’s cricket career spans from playing for Surrey’s under-11s team through to the senior team, where she served as captain. She made history as the first black woman to play for the England women’s cricket team, where she was a key member of the squad that secured the 2009 Women’s Cricket World Cup in Australia. Following this, the team further achieved victory in the 2009 Women’s World Twenty20, won the NatWest One Day series 4-0 against Australia, and successfully retained the Women’s Ashes. Her international career highlights include being named Player of the Match against the West Indies in 2009, with a career-best of 72 not out.
After retiring from playing, Rainford-Brent embarked on a successful career as a sporting executive and media personality. She served as the first Director of Women’s Cricket at Surrey County Cricket Club and later as Chair of the African-Caribbean Engagement (ACE) programme, aimed at increasing Black representation in cricket. Her media work includes commentary for BBC’s Test Match Special and Sky Sports, contributing to her recognition as an MBE in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to cricket and charity. In 2023, she was appointed as a Cricket Non-Executive Director to the ECB Board and received an honorary degree from Loughborough University for her contributions to sports and diversity.
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