England fast bowler Freya Davies has retired from professional cricket at the age of 29. She has chosen to start a new career in law and will work as a trainee solicitor, aiming to succeed in a completely different field. Her retirement ends a long cricket journey that lasted more than 15 years.
Davies made her international debut in March 2019, playing a T20I against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Her final game for England was in 2023 against Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
England Cricket wished Freya Davies the best for her future, saying, “Good luck to Freya Davies, who played 35 matches for England and is retiring from cricket to become a solicitor. We wish her all the best.”
Davies started her cricket journey with Sussex when she was just 14 years old. She quickly showed her talent in domestic cricket, representing several teams such as Western Storm, South East Stars, London Spirit, Welsh Fire, Southern Vipers, and Hampshire. As a right-arm fast bowler, she was an important part of Sussex’s 2013 County Championship win and went on to play 86 matches for the county.
In 2019, Freya Davies was the top wicket-taker in the Women’s Cricket Super League with 19 wickets. She went on to play 35 international matches for England in ODIs and T20Is between 2019 and 2023, taking 33 wickets, including a four-wicket haul against New Zealand in Wellington. She ended her career with an average of 31.10 in ODIs and 23.21 in T20Is.
Her last competitive match was for Hampshire in the One-Day Cup final against Lancashire at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on September 21. Although Hampshire finished as runners-up, Davies impressed by taking 19 wickets in 14 matches, with her best figures being 4 for 39 against Surrey in the semifinals. She also played 37 matches in the Women’s Hundred, where she claimed 36 wickets for London Spirit and Welsh Fire.
In the 2025 Women’s Hundred, she took eight wickets in eight matches for Welsh Fire, averaging 21.37. Sadly, her team ended at the bottom of the points table.
FAQ
Who is Freya Davies?
Freya Davies is a former England pace bowler who played 35 international matches across ODIs and T20Is between 2019 and 2023.
Why did Freya Davies retire from cricket?
She decided to retire at 29 to pursue a career in law as a trainee solicitor.
What were some highlights of her cricket career?
She was the highest wicket-taker in the 2019 Women’s Cricket Super League, played for multiple domestic teams including Sussex and Welsh Fire, and achieved a four-wicket haul against New Zealand.
When and where did she play her last match?
Her final competitive appearance was for Hampshire in the One-Day Cup final against Lancashire at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on September 21, 2025.
