Former England captain Heather Knight has announced her retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable 16-year career, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) informed on Saturday.
The 35-year-old will play her final international match in the ongoing Test against India at Lord’s, the same ground where she famously led England to the Women’s World Cup title in 2017.
Knight made her England debut in 2010 and finishes her career as England Women’s most-capped player with 320 international appearances. She captained the team 199 times between 2016 and 2025, leading England to 134 victories.
Before her final match, Knight had scored 7,988 international runs, including six centuries. She also became the first England player to score a century in all three international formats.
“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 to become who I am today,” Knight said in a statement.
“But I’m really content with this decision and I’m really excited for what’s next.”
ECB Chair Richard Thompson paid tribute to Knight, saying she had set high standards throughout her career and was leaving England women’s cricket in a stronger position.
ECB managing director Clare Connor also praised Knight, calling her contribution extraordinary during one of the most important periods in the growth of women’s cricket.
