Sports · 12 July 2026
England cricket captain Heather Knight retires after 16 years
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Heather Knight, England's most-capped women's player, is retiring from international cricket after a 16-year career, with her final match being the current Test against India at Lord's. She captained England in 199 matches, leading them to a World Cup victory in 2017. Knight also holds the record as the first English player to score centuries in all three formats of the game.
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