The 45-year-old, England's all-time leading run-scorer, replaces Jon Lewis, who was sacked in March after the 16-0 Ashes hammering in Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Since retiring from playing in 2017, Edwards has coached across English domestic cricket and global T20 leagues, enjoying success with Southern Vipers in regional cricket, Southern Brave in The Hundred, Sydney Sixers in the Women\u2019s Big Bash League, and Mumbai Indians in the Women\u2019s Premier League.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am so delighted to once again be part of the leadership of the England Women\u2019s cricket team, and I cannot wait to take this team forward and drive us to success,\" Edwards said in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have the immediate challenge of two home summer series, and then it\u2019s straight into the ICC Women\u2019s World Cup in India this autumn, with a home ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup next summer. There\u2019s also the mouth-watering prospect of the first-ever Olympics for women\u2019s cricket in LA 2028. I\u2019m relishing the prospect of winning trophies and taking this team forward.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
ECB Deputy CEO and Managing Director England Women\u2019s Cricket, Clare Connor, said: \u201cWhen we drew up the criteria for the job, it became apparent very quickly that Charlotte was the outstanding candidate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cShe 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, are a testament to her relentless drive and the standards she sets for those around her.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cShe 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are delighted to be able to appoint her as head coach of the England women\u2019s team and we\u2019re hugely excited for what\u2019s to come,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Edwards joins the ECB from Hampshire. Her first game as England head coach will be against West Indies at Canterbury on May 21.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are delighted to be able to appoint her as head coach of the England women\u2019s team and we\u2019re hugely excited for what\u2019s to come,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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