England vs India LIVE: Women's Test, Lord's, day four
England women's cricket head coach Charlotte Edwards expressed disappointment following a loss to India in a historic Test match at Lord's. Edwards emphasized the need for more frequent Test cricket opportunities to help develop players and grow the women's game.
Why it matters
The discussion highlights the ongoing debate regarding the integration and frequency of Test cricket within the women's professional sports calendar.
England head coach Charlotte Edwards talking to Test Match Special : "Really disappointed. In a historical game, playing nowhere near our best.
"Credit to India, they played incredibly well. Just a week after the World Cup final, not putting in our best. There's no excuses from our end, it's the same from both ends, albeit India probably had a bit more time.
"Our goal for the summer was the World Cup, a lot of detail had been put into that. To end our summer, it's disappointing but reflecting as a whole, hugely proud of what the team achieved."
On Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont: "What unbelievable careers they've both had, there's been tears over the past couple of days. Their contributions have been huge.
"I think it's an opportunity for younger players to stake a claim for their spots, that's the message from me moving forwards."
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