Charlotte announces retirement from game

Charlotte announces retirement from game
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Former England women\'s cricket team captain Charlotte Edwards has announced her retirement from the professional game after leading Southern Vipers to a runner-up finish in the second Kia Super League (KSL). The 37-year-old Edwards had quit international cricket last year, after being removed from the England captaincy in the aftermath of the 2016 Women\'s World T20 exit in India.

London: Former England women's cricket team captain Charlotte Edwards has announced her retirement from the professional game after leading Southern Vipers to a runner-up finish in the second Kia Super League (KSL).
The 37-year-old Edwards had quit international cricket last year, after being removed from the England captaincy in the aftermath of the 2016 Women's World T20 exit in India.

"I think I would like to play some county cricket but in terms of this competition and playing overseas this is it, my time is done and I want to pursue other things such as coaching and perhaps some media work," said Edwards, who now has taken up commentary roles.

"I am happy and content with what I have achieved in my career, I have loved every minute of it," added England's most capped player. A veteran of 23 Tests, 191 ODIs and 95 T20Is in a career spanning 20 years,owever, Edwards continued to play and lifted the inaugural KSL title in 2016. She also continued to feature in the Women's Big Bash League, representing Adelaide Strikers.

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