Friend, mentor and inspiration to so many of us – RIP lovely Rachael 🏏 x https://t.co/I0tt5w5mkj

— Clare Connor (@ConnorCricket) January 18, 2017

So sad to wake up to the news of Rachael's passing. She paved the way for so many and we all owe her so so much. You will be truly missed pic.twitter.com/mWJmRnAqjp

— Charlotte Edwards (@C_Edwards23) January 18, 2017

Such sad news to hear the passing of Rachael Heyhoe-Flint. A complete legend of the women's game. We owe her so much #RIP pic.twitter.com/iwsbGiorNw

— Sarah Taylor (@Sarah_Taylor30) January 18, 2017

Sad news waking up to the death of Rachael Heyhoe Flint. Pioneer for our game, we owe her lots, also one of the loveliest lady's you'll meet

— Heather Knight (@Heatherknight55) January 18, 2017

Not sure where we would be without pioneers like this. Heartbreakingly sad to hear. RIP https://t.co/03vw2HR2ps

— Kate Cross (@katecross16) January 18, 2017

Saddened to hear the passing of Rachael Heyhoe Flint. Her unrelenting drive changed the face of women's cricket. https://t.co/89OUfXHOYf

— Mel Jones (@meljones_33) January 18, 2017

When I think of Rachel Hayhoe Flint, I think how lucky cricket was able 2 have her. A true champion of the sport, who paved the way. Sad day

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) January 19, 2017

Women's cricket categorically wouldn't be where it is today without the work of Rachael Hayhoe Flint. My role model growing up. RIP Rachel

— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) January 18, 2017

It is hard to think of there being anyone else like Rachael Heyhoe-Flint. Not just because of what she achieved but the person she was. #RIP

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) January 19, 2017

Such sad news to hear about the passing of Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, legend of the game and true game changer for the sport. #RIP

— Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent MBE (@ejrainfordbrent) January 18, 2017

The life of Rachael Heyhoe Flint celebrated on the front pages of the papers. A true trailblazer #bbccricket pic.twitter.com/9DDzjVp8Uq

— Test Match Special (@bbctms) January 18, 2017

Very sad loss to sporting and many other worlds of Rachel Heyhoe Flint, ground-breaking cricketer and delightful baroness.

— Tim Rice (@SirTimRice) January 18, 2017

It's just so sad, another legend gone too soon. Rachel Heyhoe-Flint what a leader and inspiration.

— Holly Colvin (@hollycolvin10) January 18, 2017

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Rachel Heyhoe-Flint. What an amazing lady and true pioneer of the game. Wolverhampton's finest.

— Georgia Elwiss (@Gelwiss) January 18, 2017

Today cricket lost one of its greatest cricketers, and greatest people, Rachael Heyhoe Flint. Legend is an understatement.

From my book: pic.twitter.com/PaEXforhnL

— Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) January 18, 2017

Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, preparing to play at Lords as captain of the England women's cricket team. She has died, aged 77. pic.twitter.com/BOJiOzeTaG

— BBC Archive (@BBCArchive) January 18, 2017

I'm glad I was able to tell Rachael how in 1998 I'd gone to and fro in the Lords Long Room praising her fight for women in sport every step https://t.co/cTZ2S7ar6b

— Shelley Alexander (@GrammyShelley8) January 19, 2017

Here's more on the sad news that former England women's cricket captain, Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, has died aged 77https://t.co/3h9fNuKfcO pic.twitter.com/2Ad54NN1YC

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 18, 2017

A sad day for cricket. Thoughts with the family and friends of Rachael Heyhoe-Flint: https://t.co/2fnfYXBU9O pic.twitter.com/oNuxfUliW3

— Australian Women's Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) January 19, 2017

Very sad day losing Baroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint. A true legend of the women's game. Condolences to family, friends & @ECB_cricket #rip

— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) January 18, 2017

Sad to hear that former England women's cricket Captain Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, has died. She was a pioneer of women's cricket

— Janice Walsh (@janicecwalsh) January 18, 2017

There is a Women's World Cup this year thanks to Rachael Heyhoe-Flint. An absolute pioneer. We owe her so much.

— Raf Nicholson (@RafNicholson) January 18, 2017

Sad to hear about Rachel Heyhoe-Flint – was once very kind to me, which I'll never forget. A huge inspiration for many female cricketers

— Nicky Wisson (@bowesylass) January 18, 2017

Sad to hear #RachelHeyhoeFlint has died. Photographed her in 2013 at her home. Lovely company. #portraits #portraitphotography pic.twitter.com/NhWsVOA3pl

— Andrew Fox (@AndrewFoxImages) January 18, 2017

Women's Ckt World Cup is in England this summer. Should be dedicated to Heyhoe Flint, who drove 1973 advent of it with Sir Jack Hayward

— Alison Mitchell (@AlisonMitchell) January 18, 2017

My tribute to the wonderful and unique Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, for @ESPNcricinfo – https://t.co/RtRIa5W8wI

— Raf Nicholson (@RafNicholson) January 18, 2017

Times obituary: Rachael Heyhoe Flint, the pioneer of women’s cricket who "hated" feminists https://t.co/0PGVYOwy0Y pic.twitter.com/wx3wrNPWeA

— The Times and The Sunday Times (@thetimes) January 19, 2017