The 35-year-old will play her last match in the ongoing Test against India at Lord’s, the iconic ground where she famously guided the team to World Cup victory in 2017.
Making her debut in 2010, Knight leaves the game as the all-time leading appearance-maker for England Women, having earned 320 caps. She led the team 199 times from 2016 to 2025, achieving 134 wins.
Before her final game, she had amassed 7,988 runs in international cricket, including six centuries, becoming the first English player to achieve hundreds in all three formats.
“It’s difficult to step away because the dressing room and the individuals within it have been a constant presence in my life for 16 years. The memories, experiences, and people have played a significant role in shaping who I am today,” she expressed in a statement.
“Despite this, I feel truly at peace with my decision and am eager for what lies ahead.”
ECB Chair Richard Thompson commended Knight as a role model, stating that she would leave the international stage in a better condition. Managing Director Clare Connor remarked on Knight’s remarkable impact during a pivotal time for women’s cricket.
