England’s 2017 World Cup-winning all-rounder Jenny Gunn has, on Tuesday (October 15), announced her retirement from international cricket at the age of 33.

Gunn is the most capped player in T20Is and second all-time only after Charlotte Edwards (309) who has the most number of appearances for England with 259 outings across all formats of the game.

Having made her debut in 2004, Gunn has won three World Cups and five Ashes series, as well as, was a member of the England Women’s team that won the inaugural Women’s World T20 in 2009.

The seam bowler’s retirement came after wicket-keeper Sarah Taylor, who called time on her career due to her ongoing battle with anxiety recently.

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Gunn stated, “I have made one of the hardest decisions and decided the time has come to retire from international cricket. I started as a young kid playing the game I loved for fun and I could only dream of becoming a professional cricketer.”

She added, “I've been lucky enough to play in some great teams and to be part of some amazing battles over the years. As a small girl I always said I wanted to put a World Cup medal next to my dad's European Cup winner's medal and there are now three of them next to his medal on the mantelpiece!”

The all-rounder also thanked everyone who played a role in her successful career for their support. She added, “I'm so grateful for the support throughout my career and I couldn't have done it without my friends. But most of all, I couldn't have done it without my family, all of whom have been there for me every step of the way.”

Meanwhile, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) managing director of women's cricket Clare Connor also paid tribute to Gunn. Clare said, “Jenny has been the most tremendous servant to England Women's cricket throughout the 15 years she has played.”

The official signed off by saying, “Her longevity, work ethic, and commitment have been hugely impressive across both the amateur and professional eras and on countless occasions, she has delivered match-winning performances with both bat and ball. Jenny has been an exceptional role model for our sport and we are so grateful for everything she has done.”

Noteworthy, the 33-year-old played 11 Tests, 144 ODIs and 104 T20Is for England.

(With Sky Sports Inputs)