London, July 11, 2026 (AFP) - Former skipper Knight to retire from England women's duty after Lord's Test

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Heather Knight, England's 2017 World Cup-winning captain and the most capped women's player in England history, announced Saturday she will retire from international cricket following the end of the ongoing Test match against India at Lord's. Knight, who made her England debut in 2010 and has featured in 320 matches across all formats, joins team-mate Tammy Beaumont in bowing out of international cricket at the conclusion of the historic first w......

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