The England cricket star Claire Taylor announced her retirement from International cricket at the age of 35.
Taylor was the first woman to be named as one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year, won the World Cup twice and hit 4,101 ODI runs - including the highest ODI score at Lord's by a man or women-an unbeaten score of 156 against India in 2006. She also received an MBE for her achievements in cricket two years ago.
"It's the right time mentally and physically for me to step away from the international game," she said.
"Physically I seem to need to spend more and more time in the gym recovering from injuries rather than training to get fitter. I'm getting old I guess," she added.
"There are so many people to thank who have helped me achieve my dreams.
"It has been a long process with plenty of ups and downs, culminating in outstanding personal and team success with England in 2009.
"The squad I'm leaving has huge potential over the next couple of years and I wish them well for the future."
England and Wales Cricket Board head of England women's cricket Clare Connor said: "Claire Taylor's career has yielded some remarkable and unprecedented achievements.
"Her incomparable hunger to always improve, hard work, focus and mental toughness have combined to make her the best batter in the women's game. Claire has earned the respect of all who have played with her, against her, or who have had the pleasure of watching her.
The England and Wales Cricket Board's Clare Connor said: "Claire has earned the respect of all who have played with her, against her, or who have had the pleasure of watching her. "Claire should be hugely proud of the part she has played in the journey of the women's game, and specifically England women's cricket, during the last 14 years."
via guardian.co.uk
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