England’s fast bowler Freya Davies has announced her retirement from professional cricket at the age of 29. The decision to retire comes as Davies transitions to a new career path, pursuing a career in law. The England Cricket Board confirmed the news via social media. Davies played a total of 33 matches for England, including 9 ODIs and 26 T20s.
In her international career, Davies took 33 wickets. Her performances include 10 wickets in ODIs and 23 wickets in T20s. Her economy rate in the T20 format was an impressive 6.84. She also participated in the Women’s 100 competition, taking 36 wickets in 37 matches. Her last season saw her take 8 wickets in 8 matches. Her final match will be in the Women’s ODI Cup final.
Davies’s cricket journey began with her debut for Sussex at the age of 14. She took her first wicket against Charlotte Edwards, a prominent England player. She helped Sussex win several titles, including the Women’s County Championship in 2013, and other victories in 2012 and 2015. She was awarded a central contract by the England Cricket Board in 2019.
Davies has a background in education, having studied at Brighton College and earned a law degree from Exeter University. While cricket presented financial challenges, she persevered with the support of her family. In 2017, she took a break from cricket to focus on her law studies, later returning to the sport and excelling in the Super League. Davies has not been part of the T20 team for the past two years and hasn’t featured in the ODI team for three years, influencing her decision to retire.