ICC lauds Charlotte Edwards as cornerstone of England's cricket
Edwards made her debut in 1996 and played the game for two decades.
She also presided over the national side for a decade, until her retirement.
In a citation, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said, "Charlotte has made an invaluable contribution to women’s cricket, her career coinciding with a period of unprecedented growth in the popularity, profile and quality of the women’s game. She has been a true ambassador of the sport and has inspired and motivated an entire generation of aspiring female cricketers around the globe."
"Her record as captain and top-order batsman has made her a household name, remaining the cornerstone of England’s top order for more than a decade," he added.
Edwards has won all the major women competitions. She is a three-time Ashes winning skipper.
"On behalf of the ICC, I wish to congratulate Charlotte on her career and wish her the best for her future. I hope that she will continue to remain associated with the sport in one form or the other," the chief executive concluded.
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