Heather Knight's international retirement: Former England captain "one of the greats", says Tash Farrant
Former England cricket captain Heather Knight has announced her retirement from international cricket following a 16-year career. Teammates and peers have praised her legacy, highlighting her leadership during the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup victory.
Why it matters
Knight's retirement marks the end of a significant era for English women's cricket, as she was a central figure in the sport's growth.
Tash Farrant hailed Heather Knight as "one of the greats" after the former England captain announced her retirement from international cricket. <p>Knight, 35, will make her England exit alongside Tammy Beaumont at the conclusion of the first women's Test match at Lord's against India this week.</p><p>Making her debut in 2010, Knight has gone on to win 320 caps for England, while she captained the side from 2016 to 2025, most notably leading the team to a memorable victory in the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup on home soil.</p><widget id="1"></widget><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13562634/englands-heather-knight-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-after-rothesay-test-match-vs-india-at-lords">Former captain Heather Knight announces England retirement</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports">Stream cricket and more contract-free with NOW</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933948/sky-sports-cricket-podcast-with-nasser-hussain-and-michael-atherton">Listen to episodes of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast</a></strong></li></ul><p>"It's a huge moment, isn't it?
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