Cricket Sep 11, 2026

Former England captain Heather Knight announces retirement from international cricket

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Former England captain Heather Knight announces retirement from international cricket

Heather Knight will retire from international cricket after the Rothesay Test match between England and India at Lord's this week.

Since making her debut in 2010, Knight has gone on to win 320 caps for England, becoming the team's leading all-time appearance-maker.

Knight, 35, was appointed England captain in 2016 and would oversee 199 matches as the skipper, notably leading the side to victory at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in 2017.

The middle-order batter is currently ranked as third in both of England women's all-time top run scorers in the T20 and ODI formats, having amassed a whopping 7,988 runs in all formats across her international career.

"I'm extremely grateful and privileged to have gone on the journey that I have been on as an England cricketer," the England batter said.

"It's hard to walk away because the dressing room and the people in the dressing room have been a constant in my life for 16 years, and the memories and the experiences and the people have helped shape me become who I am today.

"But I'm really content with this decision, and I'm really excited for what's next."

Knight starred for England during their recent ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign, striking a score of 58 runs off 47 deliveries in their semi-final against South Africa to help her side gain a berth in the final.

Knight also became the first English player to score centuries in all three formats of the game after she struck her first 100 in the T20 format during England's 98-run win against Thailand at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

During England's Test match against India at Lord's, Knight scored six runs off 25 deliveries before she was trapped lbw by Sayali Staghare.

"I've been lucky to play with some amazing cricketers, and some amazing people who have taught me a lot, inspired me and supported me throughout my career," Knight added.

"As a team, we've shared some special moments with the fans over the years and I want to thank everyone who has supported and given their love to the women's game.

"Watching this great game grow has been the greatest privilege of my life."

England ended day two at Lord's trailing the visitors by 269 runs, with India's Smriti Mandhana and Yastika Bhatia still at the crease.

Watch day three of the standalone Women's Test between England and India at Lord's live on Your Site Cricket and Your Site Mix from 10.30am on Sunday (11am first ball). .

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