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Charlotte Edwards

English cricketer
Also known as: Charlotte Marie Edwards
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Charlotte Edwards is a highly accomplished former English cricketer, recognized as one of the most prolific batters in women's cricket history. She debuted for England at 16 and captained the team for the last decade of her career, leading them to the 2009 Women's ODI and T20I World Cup titles. Edwards amassed over 10,000 international runs and was named ICC Women's Player of the Year in 2008. She was also among the first women awarded central contracts, a significant step for professionalization, and was appointed a CBE. Since retiring, she has transitioned into coaching and commentary. Her international career spanned from 1996 to 2016.1

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  1. 32 Notable Women Cricketers - Charlotte Edwards
  2. 32 Notable Women Cricketers - Heather Knight

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