Lydia joins Charlotte in exile

ENGLAND bade farewell to another stalwart this week after batsman Lydia Greenway announced her retirement from international cricket.

It is another sign – following the departure of Charlotte Edwards – that coach Mark Robinson is looking to usher in a new era for the women’s game.

After making her England debut in the first Women’s Ashes Test of the 2003 tour to Australia, Greenway went on to represent her country a further 224 times, comprising 14 Test caps, 126 ODIs and 85 T20Is.

As an innovative middleorder batsman known for her vast array of sweep and reversesweep shots, she struck over 4,000 international runs, and was widely regarded as one of the world’s best fielders with121 international catches.

Greenway said:“During recent discussions with Mark Robinson about his focus on developing new players against Pakistan this summer, it became clear that my involvement with the England team might be limited.

“I feel extremely privileged to have represented England for 13 years, and I am very proud of what I have personally achieved during this time.”

Greenway will continue to play domestic cricket, representing the Southern Vipers in the inaugural Kia Super League this summer, alongside playing for Kent in the Royal London Women’s One-Day Championship.