Heather Knight takes up new role at London Spirit Women
What's the story
Heather Knight, the former England captain, has been appointed as the general manager of London Spirit Women. The decision comes after she decided to skip playing the 2026 edition of Women's Hundred, England's 100-ball tournament. In her new role, Knight will work closely with Mo Bobat, the Director of Cricket for London Spirit. Notably, Knight led London Spirit in the first four editions of Women's Hundred.
Career transition
A look at Knight's new role
Knight's new role at London Spirit includes providing technical support to the coaching staff and serving as a sounding board for the on-field leadership team during matches. She said, "I have absolutely loved my time at the franchise, as a player and also as a coach in last year's edition of The Hundred." Despite her new responsibilities, Knight remains committed to representing England and Somerset.
Team leadership
Journey with London Spirit
Knight has been a part of London Spirit since 2021, leading the team in their first four editions and winning the title in 2024. Although an injury kept her out of the competition in 2025, she served as the mentor and coach. Bobat praised Knight's deep understanding of cricket and her ability to perform at the highest level, calling her "the ideal person to be our first Women's General Manager."
Educational background
Academic achievements and career numbers
In 2023, Knight hinted at a possible career in sports administration after completing her Masters of Leadership in Sport from the Institute of Sports Humanities. The course was co-founded by former England Men's national selector Ed Smith. Notably, Knight currently has 4,325 runs from 157 WODIs, averaging 35.74. Her tally includes 3 tons and 27 half-centuries. She also has 2,331 runs from 132 WT20Is at 27.10.
Information
Her stats at Women's Hundred
Representing London Spirit in Women's Hundred, Knight has scored 597 runs from 23 matches (23 innings) at a strike rate of 130.06. Her tally includes a half-century (65*).