(Cricket news) England’s Fran Wilson has announced her retirement from international cricket. The 29 year old has represented her country 64 times during her 11 year career in which she featured in three World Cups, winning one in 2017.

Wilson will be remembered for her outstanding work in her field, especially her memorable catch against West Indies. She scored her highest runs against Pakistan, getting 85 runs in 49 balls. Despite retirement from international cricket, Wilson will still be involved in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, Charlotte Edwards Cup and The Hundred.

Wilson said: “I feel incredibly proud to have played for my country for the past 10 years and the time now feels right to step away. I am excited for the challenges that domestic cricket will bring in the next chapter of my playing career.

“Playing for England pushes you to the limit and I’m grateful for the experiences which have made me better, on and off the pitch. The memories I have made with some amazing teams are ones I will always cherish and I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of my England journey."

England Women’s Head Coach Lisa Keightley said: “Fran has served her country with distinction for over a decade and she can be very proud of the work she’s put in and of what she’s achieved.

"In my time at the job I've really enjoyed working with Fran. She's such a positive influence on the group, she's a real team player, she's very popular, and we'll really miss having her as part of our team.

“It’s a very difficult decision to retire from international cricket, but our loss will be the domestic game’s gain. Fran has always given everything for England and I know she’ll continue to do so in domestic cricket.”

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