Cricket: Charlotte Edwards named one of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year

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England captain Charlotte Edwards has become only the second woman to be named as one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year.

The 34 year old has won five Ashes series, the World Cup and the World Twenty20 in an 18-year international career.

“I’m really shocked. It’s something I will cherish,” said Edwards.

“Since I was a child I’ve looked at the Wisden - my dad always had it every year. To be in the 2014 edition is a very proud moment for me.

“I’m honoured to think I’m in an illustrious list of players from the past.”

Edwards led England to an Ashes series win against Australia on home soil last summer and retained the trophy down under over the winter. She has won 277 international caps - 21 Tests, 178 one-day internationals and 78 Twenty20 internationals - a women’s cricket record.

Lizzie Flint, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine

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