Knight hopes World Cup legacy eclipses 2017 win
Summary
Heather Knight, captain of England’s women's cricket team, hopes the upcoming T20 World Cup in the UK will build a stronger legacy for women’s cricket than the 2017 World Cup win. Since 2017, women’s domestic cricket in England has become more professional, with new structures in place to support growth.Key Facts
- Heather Knight led England to win the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup at Lord’s.
- The 2024 T20 World Cup will be held in England, starting in 50 days.
- England’s women’s cricket has not won an ICC trophy since 2017 but reached finals and semi-finals several times.
- Domestic women’s cricket in England became professional after 2017, including new competitions like The Hundred.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board has increased investment to grow women’s cricket participation and support.
- In 2023, England failed to get out of the T20 World Cup group stage.
- Last year, 24,000 women’s cricket games were played across England and Wales.
- Knight, who has played in 10 World Cups, is focusing on performing well without pressure about future tournaments.
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