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Charlotte Edwards
Captaining England to both women’s world cricket titles in 2009.
ICC player award · Two world titles
- Born
- 17 December 1979
- Birthplace
- Huntingdon, United Kingdom
More people
Charlotte Edwards
English batter who led her national side through a major period of growth. After retiring from international cricket she built a successful coaching career.
Early life
A cricketing family
Grew up on a Cambridgeshire farm with a father, uncle and brother who played cricket.
Club beginnings
Played at Ramsey Cricket Club and captained a youth side.
Career
- 1996
England debut
Made her Test debut against New Zealand while still a teenager.
- 2006
Permanent captain
Succeeded Clare Connor as England’s captain.
- 2016–2020
Into coaching
Retired from internationals, then moved into management and coaching with Hampshire and Southern Vipers.
- 2025
England head coach
Was appointed to lead the England women’s team.
Achievements
ICC player award
Was named Women’s Cricketer of the Year.
Two world titles
Captained England to the 50-over World Cup and inaugural Women’s World Twenty20.
Coaching titles
Led Mumbai Indians to the inaugural Women’s Premier League title and Southern Brave to The Hundred.
Beyond sport
Broadcasting
Has worked as a television cricket commentator.
Players’ representation
Became the first woman to serve as president of the Professional Cricketers’ Association in 2021.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Sport authority — career and achievements ↗ECB appointment ↗Photo: PaddyBriggs. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
