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Charlotte Edwards: England captain retires from international cricket






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Charlotte Edwards led England to the 2016 World T20 semi-finals in March

Charlotte Edwards has ended a 20-year England career after "honest and open" discussions with coach Mark Robinson but would have "loved" to carry on.

Made a CBE in 2014, the 36-year-old is the only player - man or woman - to captain England in 200 internationals.

"It became clear that Mark wants to build a new team and I fully support that," Edwards said.

She made her international debut in 1996, becoming the youngest player to represent England.

"I would have loved to have carried on. Whilst I am disappointed that I won't be doing so, I fully understand and respect what Mark is looking to do," she added.

"This is a new era and he wants other players to come to the fore to build a strong team."