Her domestic record is equally impressive. Edwards guided Southern Vipers to five titles across various competitions, including two Charlotte Edwards Cup victories — a tournament named in her honour
Charlotte Edwards, newly appointed as the England women’s cricket team head coach, has officially stepped down from her franchise T20 coaching roles to concentrate fully on her national team duties. Edwards has left her positions at Mumbai Indians (WPL), Sydney Sixers (WBBL), Southern Brave (The Hundred), and Hampshire.
The former England captain has enjoyed tremendous success in her coaching career since retiring from international cricket in 2017. Edwards led Mumbai Indians to two Women’s Premier League (WPL) titles in three seasons, including a memorable victory this year at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium. Under her leadership, the franchise quickly established itself as one of the most dominant teams in the league.
Her domestic record is equally impressive. Edwards guided Southern Vipers to five titles across various competitions, including two Charlotte Edwards Cup victories — a tournament named in her honour. She also coached Southern Brave to the Women’s Hundred title in 2023, having reached the finals three times. In Australia, she led Sydney Sixers to the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) final in the 2022-23 season.
The Mumbai Indians paid tribute to Edwards in a heartfelt statement on Monday. “Charlotte Edwards has been a leader for whom the entire #OneFamily has enormous admiration, appreciation and respect,” said a franchise spokesperson. “The incredible achievements that Charlotte has driven the team towards — winning two titles in three years, inspiring and developing young talent, and carrying forward the MI legacy — have been remarkable. We wish her the very best for her next chapter with England.”
Edwards also reflected emotionally on her journey through an Instagram post, thanking the teams she had coached over the past years.
“It’s been quite a week… so many emotions and I’ve been so overwhelmed by all the kind messages and support I’ve received from everyone. I need to say a few thank yous myself,” she wrote.
“To @hantscricket, thank you for welcoming me eight years ago and giving me the chance to be part of such a special club. It will always feel like home. To @sixersbbl, @southernbrave, and @mumbaiindians — thank you for the incredible memories, growth, and friendships. It’s the people who make these experiences so special, and I am so lucky to have worked with so many wonderful players and staff. I’m excited for the next challenge — coaching @englandcricket is a dream come true and I can’t wait to get started,” she added.
Edwards faces an important first assignment as England’s head coach with a home series against the West Indies in May. A white-ball series against India is also scheduled for later this year, while England will look to rebuild momentum ahead of the Women’s ODI World Cup in India and the T20 World Cup on home soil in 2026.
With England still recovering from a tough 16-0 defeat in the Women’s Ashes against Australia, the task ahead for Edwards is clear: to rejuvenate the side and bring back its winning edge on the world stage.
