England Captain, and leading run scorer, Charlotte Edwards announced her retirement from International cricket today.
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| Edwards speaking to the media in 2014 |
Edwards, who has captained England in over 200 Internationals, ended her 20 year career in an announcement this morning.
Making her first appearance in 1996 as a 16 year old, she became the youngest player to represent England. She led the side to 2009 World Cup and T20 victories, also picking up four Ashes series wins in her tenure in charge.
Lottie, as she was well known, has been at the forefront of improving the womens game in England and across the world.
At the helm when England's women were given professional contacts in 2014, and was named ICC womens cricketer of the year in 2008, before her remarkable 2009 season.
In an interview with BBC Sport, she said "I would have loved to carry on. Whilst I am disappointed that I won't be doing so, I fully understand and respect what Mark is looking to do."
"This is a new era and he wants other players to come to the fore to build a strong team."
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