Former SA cricketer dies after battle with cancer
A well-known SA sportswoman has died aged 48 years, with the South Australian Cricket Association paying tribute to her trailblazing contribution to the game.
Dr Elizabeth Nguyen has died aged 48 years, with the South Australian Cricket Association paying tribute to her contribution to the game.
A SACA tribute said members were “deeply saddened by the passing of former South Australian Women’s cricketer Dr Elizabeth (Libby) Nguyen (née Markwick) following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer”.
Nguyen represented South Australia in 14 matches between 1998 and 2001, earning South Australian Women’s Cap Number 221.
“Her contribution to the game came during an important period in the development of women’s cricket in the state, and she will always be remembered as part of South Australia’s proud cricketing history,” the SACA statement said.
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“On behalf of everyone at SACA, we extend our sincere condolences to Libby’s family, friends and teammates.”
Nguyen was married to Hoa and is survived by her two children Alastair and Lucinda.
She also played hockey for the St Peter’s Old Collegians Hockey Club, in a post the club said that “those who shared the hockey field with Libby remember her grit, determination, bravery and fighting spirit, always matched by her wicked smile, good humour and gentle kindness”.
“A fierce competitor, a wonderful teammate and a much-valued member of our SPOC hockey family.”
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