Thank you and goodbye to Knight's game-changing legacy
Summary
Heather Knight, the English women’s cricket captain, has retired after 320 matches including 199 as captain over nine years. She led England to a World Cup win in 2017 and became the first English player to score centuries in all three formats, leaving a strong legacy beyond just statistics.Key Facts
- Heather Knight played 320 matches for England and captained 199 of them.
- She became captain in 2016, following Charlotte Edwards.
- Knight led England to victory in the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup at Lord’s.
- She was the first England player, male or female, to score centuries in all three formats of the game.
- Knight’s last captaincy series ended with a heavy defeat by Australia in the 2025 Ashes.
- She reached 300 appearances for England across different match formats.
- Knight was known for professionalism, dedication after injuries, and speaking up about pay gaps in women’s cricket.
- Her final match was the first historic women’s Test at Lord’s in 2025.
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