Former England women’s cricket team captain Heather Knight has announced that she will retire from international cricket. The 35-year-old, who is currently playing in the historic one-off Test against India at Lord’s Cricket Ground, will bring the curtains down on what was a glorious career that spanned for 16 years. Knight was one of England’s most successful captain, having led the women’s team on 199 occasions in the past.
Heather Knight announces retirement
“I’m extremely grateful and privileged to have gone on the journey that I have been on as an England cricketer. 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.
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. I want to say a huge thank you to my teammates, coaches and support staff. I’d like to specifically give the medical staff a shout out as well. I’m not sure how this body has got through 300-odd games of cricket. It’s taking a lot of patching up and hard work on their part and I owe them one,” Heather Knight said in a statement.
Knight made her debut for England in T20Is and ODIs in 2010 as an 18-year-old. She is the third highest run-getter at present for the side in T20Is (2656 runs from 145 matches) and in ODIs (4372 runs from 160 matches). Heather’s entry into the leadership group came in 2014 when she was named the vice-captain. Subsequently, she succeeded Charlotte Edwards as the England Women’s Cricket team captain in 2016. Under Knight’s captaincy, England lifted the ODI World Cup in 2017. Having played over 320 international matches, she tops the list of players who have featured in most games for England.
Knight is currently playing in the one-off Test against India Women at Lord’s. She managed to score just 6 runs in the 1st innings before she was sent packing. Heather could potentialy walk out to a standing ovation for the last time over the next two days.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 14 | 970 | 42.17 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| ODIs | 160 | 4372 | 35.54 | 3 | 27 | 56 |
| T20Is | 145 | 2656 | 27.66 | 1 | 10 | 21 |
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