Heather Knight leaves the captaincy of the female cricket team in England after 9 years

Heather Knight He has abandoned as captain of the female cricket team in England after almost nine years on paper. This decision follows a disappointing series of actions, including a 16-0 historical defeat in female ashes against Australia and an early departure from the T20 World Cup phase last year. It England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) It announced its resignation on March 22, 2025, during a continuous review of the recent performance of the team.

“Capturing my country for the last nine years has been the biggest honor of my life”: Heather Knight

Knight, who has captured the side in 199 games since its appointment in June 2016, was proud of his career, mentioning the most important moments, such as guiding England to win the World Women’s Cup 2017 at home. Said, “Capturing my country for the last nine years has been the greatest honor of my life and I will look again at my mandate with a huge sense of pride”, And he emphasized his intention to concentrate in his battle and help the new pattern in the future.

“I loved the challenge of running the team, but all good things end and it’s time to return to the ranks and focus on being the best beat and teammate I can be for the team,” She added.

“Winning the World Cup of Women of the ICC in the Gasa at home in Lord’s in 2017 will always be a great strong point, but being part of the huge steps forward in the female game of the pitch makes me very proud. Now I’m excited to focus -in my struggle and support the team and the new captain in the best way I can.”

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Who will replace Heather Knight as Captain?

The ECB now has the responsibility to appoint a new captain to move the team to what he calls a “new age”. Possible alternatives are vice-chicer NAT SPE-BRUNT and wicketkeeper Amy JonesBoth who have filled the knight sometimes when he has been out.

With England preparing for close matches Western Indies And this summer India, Knight will still be on the selection list as a player, starting a new chapter in his life as a cricket and will help inspire future generations.

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This article was first published in Womencricket.cominto Cricket time Business.