England women’s captain Charlotte Edwards has retired from international cricket after a decade in the role.
Made a CBE in 2014, the 36-year-old last year is the only player – man or woman – to captain England in 200 internationals.
“I leave very proud of the standing in which the women’s game is held and of my contribution as a player and captain,” she said.
“It’s the right time for a new captain to lead the team forward.”
Edwards led England to the 2009 World Cup and World T20 titles, also winning four Ashes series against Australia.
She was also the first woman to join the MCC world cricket committee.
Edwards will continue to play domestic cricket, captaining the Southern Vipers in the inaugural Kia Super League this summer and leading Kent in the Royal London Women’s One-Day Championship.
Six teams compete in the new Twenty20 event, which runs from 30 July to 14 August.
