Former England captain Charlotte Edwards was appointed head coach of the country’s women’s national cricket team on Tuesday. Edwards played for England on more than 300 occasions during a 20-year career,

World Cup-winning captain Charlotte Edwards has been announced as England’s new head coach, replacing the ousted Jon Lewis. Edwards, who also won the Ashes five times during her playing career, has enjoyed remarkable success in franchise cricket and has long been mooted as a potential England coach.

With over 300 appearances for the Three Lions, the 45-year-old takes over the reins as the side prepares for the ICC Women’s World Cup later this year