Heather Knight has announced she will retire from international cricket following this week’s Rothesay Test between England and India at Lord’s.
Having debuted in 2010, she has earned 320 caps for England, making her the side’s all-time leader in appearances.
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Knight notched six centuries across all three formats during her international career
At 35, Knight was named England captain in 2016 and went on to lead the team in 199 matches, including the triumph at the 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
She ranks third among England women’s all-time run‑scorers in T20 and ODI cricket, having accumulated 7,988 runs across all formats.
She said, “I’m extremely grateful and privileged to have gone on the journey that I have been on as an England cricketer.”
Knight guided England to glory at the 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
She said, “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.”
She continued, “But I’m really content with this decision, and I’m really excited for what’s next.”
During England’s recent ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign, Knight scored 58 runs off 47 balls in the semi‑final against South Africa, helping her team reach the final.
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The 35-year-old was hailed by former England team-mate Tash Farrant following her performances at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Knight became the first English player to record centuries in all three formats after hitting her maiden T20 hundred in England’s 98‑run victory over Thailand at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
In the ongoing Test against India at Lord’s, she managed six runs from 25 deliveries before being given out lbw by Sayali Staghare.
Knight added, “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.”
Knight became the first England women’s player to score centuries across all three formats
She said, “As a team, we’ve shared some special moments with the fans over the years, and I want to thank everyone who has supported and given their love to the women’s game.”
She added, “Watching this great game grow has been the greatest privilege of my life.”
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