Connor (right) and Charlotte Edwards meet former PM John Major during a Lord's Test in 1997

First World Cup - Connor with team-mate Jane Smit in Nagpur, India (1997)

Connor took on the captaincy during a tough tour to Australia and New Zealand in 2000

On the attack - Connor hits out during the 2001 home series against Australia

Connor's left-arm spin bowling became a key component of England's attack

Making history - Connor led Sussex to their first women's county title in 2003

Sky High - Connor rode the London Eye to promote the 2005 Women's Ashes series

Career highlight - Connor parades the Women's Ashes trophies at The Oval last summer

England's achievement was marked by an OBE for captain Connor