England bowler Anya Shrubsole, who starred in her team's 2017 World Cup triumph over India at Lord's, has retired from international cricket, calling time on a 14-year career.
RETIREMENT
Anya Shrubsole announces retirement from international cricket
Shrubsole played 173 games for England. © Getty
Shrubsole, 30, finishes with 173 international games for England, picking 227 wickets and was also a part of two Ashes-winning and two World Cup-winning campaigns. She will continue to play domestic cricket.
"I feel immensely privileged to have been able to represent my country for the past 14 years," Shrubsole said. "To have been involved in women's cricket at a time of such growth has been an honour but it has become clear to me that it is moving forward faster than I can keep up with, so it is time for me to step away.
"Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be lucky enough to play for England for so long, I'd have been happy with one game. There have been many ups and downs along the way but it was all worth it to be able to lift the ICC Women's World Cup at Lord's in 2017.
"There have been so many people who have supported me along the way and I want to thank them all for everything they have done, but most of all I couldn't have done it without the unwavering support of my family. They have been with me every step of the way and I simply couldn't have done it without them."
ECB Managing Director of Women's Cricket, Clare Connor, said: "Anya has been the most tremendous servant to English cricket, and to women's cricket specifically.
"For 14 years she has given everything for the team so it is fitting that her reasons for retiring are so selfless. In her last game for England - the ICC Women's World Cup final in