London Sep 2 (IANS) Former England women s cricket team captain Charlotte Edwards has announced her retirement from the professional game after leading Southern Vipers to a runners-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."
"I kind of knew at the start. It was made certain in the middle. My body has given up on me now " added England s most capped player.
A veteran of 23 Tests 191 One-day Internationals (ODI) and 95 T20Is in a career spanning 20 years Edwards however continued to play domestically and lifted the inaugural KSL title in 2016.
She also continued to feature in the Women s Big Bash League representing Adelaide Strikers.
--IANS
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