Charlotte Edwards highlights early career on Blue Peter before T20 World Cup
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:53 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Charlotte Edwards is set to lead England into the T20 World Cup as head coach. Ahead of this role, BBC Sport reflects on her appearance on Blue Peter at 17, just before her first World Cup in India in 1997. This retrospective highlights her journey within cricket and her significant contributions to the sport. England's participation in the T20 World Cup is highly anticipated as they vie for a strong showing under her leadership.
- •Edwards leads England in the T20 World Cup as head coach.
- •She appeared on Blue Peter at age 17 before her first World Cup in 1997.
- •The reflection underscores her influence on women's cricket.
- 8:53 AMBBC Sport — ARCHIVE: When Blue Peter highlighted 'rising star' Charlotte Edwards
"Ahead of leading England into the T20 World Cup as head coach, BBC Sport looks back at when Charlotte Edwards appeared on Blue Peter as a 17-year-old, heading into her first World Cup in India in 1997.
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