Former England captain Heather Knight to retire after Lord’s Test against India
Heather Knight, who led England to the 2017 World Cup title, has announced she will retire from international cricket following the upcoming home Test against India. The veteran middle-order batter and captain plans to step away after a final appearance at the historic Lord’s ground.
Former England captain Heather Knight has confirmed her intention to retire from all formats of international cricket after the conclusion of the upcoming Test match against India at Lord's. The 33-year-old middle-order batter will lead the side one final time at the home of cricket before ending a career that has spanned over a decade.
Knight famously captained England to victory in the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup, a tournament that saw a significant surge in the popularity of the women's game. Since making her international debut in 2010, she has become one of the most successful run-scorers in the history of English women's cricket across both white-ball and red-ball formats.
The decision marks the end of an era for the national team, which has undergo significant structural changes during Knight's tenure. She cited the desire to finish her career at Lord's as a primary factor in the timing of her announcement, calling it the most fitting venue for her final match. Source: Press Trust.
