England World Cup winner Fran Wilson retires from international cricket

The 29-year-old played 64 times across the formats and was part of the squad which became world champions in 2017

Fran Wilson has called time on her England career at the age of 29.

The right-handed batter is stepping away from the international game to focus on domestic competition.

Wilson played 64 times across the formats for her country, scoring 837 runs, and was part of the squad which scooped the 50-over World Cup in 2017.

“I feel incredibly proud to have played for my country for the past 10 years and the time now feels right to step away," she said. 

"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. 

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"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."

Wilson's primary attention will now turn to representing Sunrisers in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and Charlotte Edwards Cup, and Oval Invincibles in The Hundred.

England coach Lisa Keightley added: "In my time in 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.”