Sciver-Brunt, who made her England debut in 2004, played the last of her 267 caps against South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Newlands in February.
Overall, she claimed a total of 335 wickets for England, with 170 in ODIs and 114 in T20Is – both record hauls for the country – and a further 51 in 14 Test appearances, the most of any bowler this century.
Over the course of her career, Sciver-Brunt won three World Cups – including a Player-of-the-Match appearance in the T20 World Cup Final against New Zealand at Lord’s in 2009 – and four Ashes series.
Sciver-Brunt said: “Well here I am, 19 years later, at the end of my international journey. I thought I would never be able to come to this decision, but I did and it’s the hardest been of my life.
“I never had any dreams or ambitions to do what I did, I just wanted my family to be proud of me. And what I’ve achieved goes way beyond that.
“I have so much to be thankful for, cricket has given me purpose, a sense of belonging, security, many golden memories and best friends to last a lifetime. Of the trophies and titles I could have wished for, I have achieved them all, but my greatest achievement is the happiness I found in them [wife] Wet.
“It’s been a huge honor to represent England for so long and I’d like to thank all of the English cricket family past and present for making my time special. The supporters – you guys are amazing, we wouldn’t be without you. ” can do what we love and the atmosphere you create is irreplaceable.
“However, the biggest thanks go to my family, they are my biggest fans and biggest support, without whom I wouldn’t have made this journey at all.”
Clare Connor, Deputy CEO of the ECB and Managing Director of England Women – who was also Sciver-Brunt’s first England captain – said: “Katherine has done so much for the game of cricket and for women’s cricket in particular. She has played an incredible role played- model, who has been giving us everything she’s got for almost 20 years.
“When cricketers retire, we rightfully celebrate their skills, their runs and wickets, their records and honours. But what Katherine has given to the game of cricket goes far beyond those things. Her most powerful impact has been through her human qualities – through her passion for moving our sport forward, her concern for her teammates, her desire to always come back better and stronger despite significant setbacks from injuries.
“Throughout the time she’s spent with fans, signing autographs, getting her picture taken with so many girls and boys who have been inspired by her. Many of those kids will have seen Katherine play over the years and will be inspired to starting to play That is an incredibly powerful legacy that she should be so proud of.
“Katherine started her career in a completely different era than the one we are in now and we owe her a huge debt of gratitude for the part she has played in improving our game, raising standards and attracting a new audience for women’s cricket.
“She is simply a legend of our sport and I would like to thank her and the thanks of everyone at the ECB and throughout the game. We wish her all the best as she leaves behind a remarkable international cricket career.” .”
Sciver-Brunt had already announced her retirement from regional cricket, but she will continue to play in the Hundred.