"I've had thetimeof my life over here and bringing back theAshes is something that will always stay with me, " added Swann, who took 15 wickets as England beat Australia 3-1 in the Test series to retain theAshes.
On the field, the England women's cricket captain guided her side to glory at the World Cup for only the second time, the World Twenty20 trophy, the retention oftheAshes and a 4-0 defeat of Australia in the NatWest Series to complete an unprecedented year of success.