I've lost the fire to regain spot in new-look England side - Beaumont
Summary
Tammy Beaumont, a 35-year-old England cricketer, has announced her retirement from international cricket after playing her 12th Test match against India at Lord’s. She has had a 17-year career that included playing in different batting positions, winning the World Cup, and being a key player for England, but recently lost motivation to continue at the international level.Key Facts
- Tammy Beaumont debuted for England while still at university, starting her international career in the Caribbean.
- She has played in every batting position from 1 to 11 during her career.
- Beaumont was part of the England team that won the 50-over World Cup in 2017.
- She experienced career ups and downs, including being dropped from squads in recent years.
- Beaumont felt a loss of motivation after being left out of the one-day international squad in 2023.
- She will retire after the first women's Test match played at Lord’s, a historic event.
- Beaumont supports the idea of women playing more Test matches but wants them to be meaningful rather than just symbolic.
- She notes that women’s Test cricket has fewer opportunities compared to men’s cricket, which affects players’ records and recognition.
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