Kent and England cricket captain Charlotte Edwards has become the most capped international player in the women's game when her side faced Sri Lanka in Colombo on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old, who has played for England since her debut aged 16 in 1996, collected her 142nd cap to break the previous record held by Karen Rolton.

It was the 67th time Edwards - who has led England to double World Cup glory and back-to-back Ashes victories - had led England out in a ODI which is an England record for both men and women.

Edwards - who took over the captaincy in 2005 - said: "I'm very proud of my achievement. It's been an unbelievable journey. I dreamed of playing for England and I got the opportunity very young. Picture: Barry Goodwin

"It seems a long time ago - a lot has happened along the way. It's been a long journey with a lot of highs and lows but more recently a lot of highs.

"I'm as motivated as anything now and want to keep making this team successful."

Edwards has score more than 4,000 runs for England, including four centuries, taken 47 wickets and top-scored with 173 not out.

Edwards' predecessor as captain, Clare Connor, now Head of Women’s Cricket at the ECB, said: “Charlotte has been a force in international women's cricket for nearly 15 years and continues to lead the England team with unrivalled enthusiasm, passion and dedication.

"She is a credit to women's cricket, both in England and globally, and a superb role model for young girls who aspire to play for their country. We are all very proud of her outstanding record.”