Former England captain Heather Knight announces her retirement from international cricket | Cricket news
Heather Knight will retire from international cricket after the Rothesay Test between England and India at Lord’s this week.
Since making his debut in 2010, Knight has won 320 caps for England, becoming the team’s best player.
Knight, 35, was named England captain in 2016 and will oversee 199 matches as captain, leading the team to victory in the 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
The middle-order batsman is currently ranked third in both England Women’s leading run-scorers in the T20 and ODI formats, having amassed 7,988 runs across all formats in her international career.
“I am very happy and privileged to go on the journey that I have been on as an England cricketer,” said the England batsman.
Knight guided England to glory at the 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
“It’s hard to leave 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 experiences and people have helped shape me into who I am today.
“But I’m really happy with the decision, and I’m really excited for what’s next.”
Knight played for England during their recent ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign, scoring 58 runs from 47 balls in the semi-final against South Africa to help her team into the final.
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The 35-year-old was praised by former England teammate Tash Farrant following her performance in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Knight also became the first English player to score centuries in all three formats of the game after she scored her first 100 in the T20 format during England’s 98-run win over Thailand in the ICC Womens T20 World Cup.
During England’s Test match against India at Lord’s, Knight scored six runs in 25 deliveries before being caught lbw by Sayali Staghare.
“I’ve been lucky enough to play with some amazing cricketers, and some amazing people who have taught me so much, inspired me and supported me throughout my life,” added Knight.
Knight became England’s first female player to score majors in all three formats
“As a team, we have shared some special moments with the fans over the years and I want to thank everyone who has given their love to the women’s game.
“Watching this beautiful game grow has been the greatest privilege of my life.”
England finished the second day at Lord’s trailing the visitors by 269 runs, with India’s Smriti Mandhana and Yastika Bhatia still in the lead.
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