Heather Knight announces retirement from international cricket
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Heather Knight, the former captain of the England women's cricket team, has announced her retirement from international cricket following the first women's Test match at Lord's against India. Knight, 35, made her England debut in 2010 and has played 320 matches, captaining the side from 2016 to 2025. She is celebrated for leading England to victory in the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup. Former team-mate Tash Farrant referred to Knight as 'one of the greats', highlighting her resilience and positive impact both on and off the field. Knight's farewell marks the end of a significant chapter in English women's cricket.
- •Knight captained England from 2016 to 2025.
- •She made her debut in 2010 and played 320 matches.
- •Knight led England to the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup title.
- •Her retirement follows the first women's Test match at Lord's against India.
- •Tash Farrant praised her as 'one of the greats' of the game.
"Tash Farrant hailed Heather Knight as "one of the greats" after the former England captain announced her retirement from international cricket.
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