Charlotte Edwards named new Head Coach of England Women’s cricket team

Charlotte Edwards has been appointed as the new Head Coach of England Women’s cricket team. England has appointed the former Captain as their new leader for the England team. She has represented her country over 300 times and won two world cups and lifted Ashes five times across her 20 years playing time span.

She started her coaching journey after retiring in 2017 and has coached in various domestic season. Enjoying success with Southern Vipers in regional cricket, Southern Brave in The Hundred, Sydney Sixers in the Women’s Big Bash League and Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League.

Talking at this achievement, Edwards added, “I am so delighted to once again be part of the leadership of the England Women’s cricket team, and I cannot wait to take this team forward and drive us to success.

“It means the world to me to have the three lions on my chest once again. Leading England as captain was my life for 10 years and I will forever be passionate about this team and our legacy. We have such a talented group of players, and I am excited about working with them and improving them both as individuals and as a team.”

“We have the immediate challenge of two home summer series, and then it’s straight into the ICC Women’s World Cup in India this autumn, with a home ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next summer. There’s also the mouth-watering prospect of the first ever Olympics for women’s cricket in LA 2028. I’m relishing the prospect of winning trophies and taking this team forward.”

Edwards: A Promising New Era of Success!

Everyone at Hampshire Cricket wishes Charlotte the best, and thanks her for her many achievements over the years.

ECB Deputy CEO and Managing Director England Women’s Cricket Clare Connor said: “When we drew up the criteria for the job it became apparent very quickly that Charlotte was the outstanding candidate.

“She has the experience, passion and expertise to lead this team to success. The results she has achieved as a Head Coach in multiple environments, since retiring as one of the greatest ever England players, is testament to her relentless drive and the standards she sets for those around her.

“She is a proven winner; she has won repeatedly as a player and now as a coach. She possesses a deep knowledge of the game, both in England and across the world, and she understands the importance of creating an environment that is both challenging and supportive.

“We are delighted to be able to appoint her as Head Coach of the England Women’s team and we’re hugely excited for what’s to come.”

Edwards joins the ECB from Hampshire. Her first game as England Women’s Head Coach will be 21 May, against West Indies at Canterbury. Her first job as head coach, in a matter of urgency, is to appoint a new England captain with the first match against West Indies at Canterbury on 21 May.