Title tilt is beyond dreams of Edwards

By Paul Eddison
CHARLOTTE Edwards decided to continue playing Championship cricket only to give her young Hampshire side a wise head to look up to – now they are on the brink of a first ever title.
After promotion last year, Hampshire’s ambition this season was simply to survive in their maiden campaign in Division One.
They have done much more than that, and Monday’s win over Lancashire has taken them to within touching distance of the title.
Ahead of their final game of the season, Hampshire have a twopoint lead over nearest chasers Yorkshire and know that victory over M...

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