With an international career stretching back nearly 20 years, Charlotte Edwards has been at the forefront of the evolution of women's cricket. Since making her debut as a 16-year old in 1995, the England captain has received just about every accolade in the game.
Edwards inherited the England captaincy when Clare Connor, now Head of England Women's Cricket, retired in March 2006. After a few tough losses, including a home series defeat to New Zealand, her first major success as captain came when England retained the Ashes in Australia. A year later, in 2009, Edwards led an inspired team to both the 50-over and T20 World Cup titles. That June, she was awarded an MBE for services to cricket which was, this year, upgraded to a CBE following the back-to-back Ashes wins.