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Charlotte Edwards Appointed as England Women’s Cricket Head Coach

The former England captain takes on the role following a leadership overhaul prompted by a disastrous Ashes series and aims to rebuild the team ahead of major tournaments.

Cricket - MCC Women's Day - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - April 29, 2021 Former England cricket captain Charlotte Edwards in action during the 100 ball format cricket game on MCC Women's Day Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
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Charlotte Edwards made 309 appearances for England and captained them on 220 occasions
Edwards played for England between 1996 and 2016, making her debut at the age of 16

Overview

  • Charlotte Edwards, a decorated former England captain, has been named the new head coach of the England Women’s cricket team.
  • The appointment follows the dismissal of head coach Jon Lewis and captain Heather Knight after a 16-0 Ashes defeat and an ECB performance review.
  • Edwards brings extensive coaching success, having led teams like Mumbai Indians and Southern Brave to multiple titles in domestic and franchise leagues.
  • One of her immediate challenges is selecting a new captain, with no clear successor in place and Nat Sciver-Brunt unavailable due to maternity leave.
  • Edwards expressed enthusiasm for the role, emphasizing her commitment to rebuilding the team and restoring England’s competitiveness in women’s cricket.