Former England captain Heather Knight has committed to playing her career despite taking up a position as general manager of London Spirit in The Hundred.
Knight, 35, will not feature on the field in the 2026 edition of the tournament and will instead support Spirit's sporting director Mo Bobat and women's head coach Jon Lewis. This decision comes after Knight finished a stint in the Women's Big Bash League with Sydney Thunder. She remains contracted to England and Somerset.
Knight stated that she is not retiring from cricket but turning her focus towards what might come next. "It's not me retiring or finishing playing, it's just me turning my head slightly towards what might come next," she said.
The role of general manager will see Knight offering knowledge of the women's game and providing an experienced voice during the tournament. She will not be involved in selection decisions, but will offer support to Bobat and Lewis.
Knight has a strong relationship with Spirit having led them to The Hundred title in 2024. This association, along with her previous experience as England captain and Somerset player, make her well-suited for this new role.
Knight, 35, will not feature on the field in the 2026 edition of the tournament and will instead support Spirit's sporting director Mo Bobat and women's head coach Jon Lewis. This decision comes after Knight finished a stint in the Women's Big Bash League with Sydney Thunder. She remains contracted to England and Somerset.
Knight stated that she is not retiring from cricket but turning her focus towards what might come next. "It's not me retiring or finishing playing, it's just me turning my head slightly towards what might come next," she said.
The role of general manager will see Knight offering knowledge of the women's game and providing an experienced voice during the tournament. She will not be involved in selection decisions, but will offer support to Bobat and Lewis.
Knight has a strong relationship with Spirit having led them to The Hundred title in 2024. This association, along with her previous experience as England captain and Somerset player, make her well-suited for this new role.
so I'm loving the fact that Heather Knight is still all about cricket even if she's not on the field! 
She's got a ton of experience and knowledge to share, and I think being the GM of London Spirit is gonna be a great move for her. 
It's awesome that she's not retiring from the game, just shifting her focus to other areas... plus who wouldn't want a female cricket legend in charge? 
The Hundred is such an exciting tournament, and with Knight on board, I'm expecting big things! 
. But at the same time, I'm a bit sad to see her not be out there on the field anymore 
. We've grown to love seeing her in action and it'll be weird not having her there to cheer us on 
. Still, this is a great opportunity for her to give back to the game and help shape the future of women's cricket 
. Fingers crossed she can make a difference from behind the scenes 
. A general manager position that basically means she'll be sitting in a chair, giving advice to others who are doing all the work... sounds like a dream come true 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to leave the thrill of competing on the field behind and settle into a desk job? 
she was just playin like 3 yrs ago n now shes all about the admin side 
. As a general manager, she'll be using her expertise to help London Spirit grow in The Hundred, and who knows, maybe inspire some young girls to pick up the game too 
. At 35, it's not over for her yet - she's just shifting gears a bit 
. I'm kinda sad she won't be on the field anymore tho 
. dont get me wrong, shes an amazing cricketer and a role model for young girls everywhere, but i think shes biting off more than she can chew here 
. i think its so cool dat she's not retirin from cricket, just changin gears a lil 
, so im def gonna be watchin her lead the team in her new role 
. Plus, who knows, maybe it'll help inspire more young players like her to get involved in coaching or management roles 
I'm curious to see how this new role plays out for her and London Spirit. It's a bold move, but one that shows she's thinking about what comes next.
. London Spirit are super lucky to have her on board! 
that Heather Knight is still playing cricket despite taking up the general manager position 
. I've been following her career for ages and I know how passionate she is about the sport 
We're learning so much beyond our books too! 
I'm all for women takin' on more roles like this, not just on the field but behind the scenes too. It's about diversifyin' the game and bringin' in fresh perspectives. So, even though she won't be on the pitch anymore, Heather Knight is still killin' it in her own way