England vs India: Sophie Ecclestone makes history by celebrating those who came before.

In the early days, 336 became the magic number.

Sophie Eccleston took some time to make her mark on the historic occasion of the first Women’s Test at Lord’s but it was worth the wait as Sayali Satgare’s wicket in the 73rd over took her to the top of England’s wicket-taking charts in all three formats.

She surpassed India’s aspiring fast bowler Catherine Sciver-Brunt with 335 and figures of 3-68 in the match behind India’s Deputy Sharma and compatriot Jhulan Goswami.

Tammy helped India to 285 before they lost Beaumont in reply. Close at 21-1.

The day goes beyond records, however, as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) took the opportunity to honor those who paved the way in the amateur era, before women were allowed to become MCCC members – let alone whitewash the venerable pitch.

Former players including Enid Bakewell – Ania Shrubsole – who was named Wisden’s Greatest Women’s Cricketer of All Time in 2014 – and World Cup winner Ania Shrubsole was in attendance and emotionally rang the bell on the field before the match, but that didn’t take away from the significance.

World Cup winner Alex Hartley told BBC Test Match Special when he was included in the celebrations: “It was a really healthy morning.

“It was great to see all the players who came through. It was a beautiful day and it’s great to recognize the players who paved the way for the ECB.”

So it was only fitting that it was Ecclestone of all players who grabbed the headlines, the teenage starlet who has known nothing but professionalism in her career as an attacking leader, making it the new normal.

We’re so used to seeing her swing her left arm like a metronome, picking up wickets for fun, it’s easy to forget she’s just 27 years old.

Alongside Dipty, also 28, the pair feel they are in a tight race to become the first woman to take 400 internationals across formats.

In the year “It’s very special, it’s been a big 10 years,” Ecclestone, who made her debut in 2016, told the BBC’s Test Match Special.

“I had never dreamed of such a thing. I had no words, I just screamed.

“Getting out of the long room with former players – yes, once in a lifetime.”