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Heather Knight Takes London Spirit GM Role, Sits Out 2026 Hundred

She pivots to squad-building with Mo Bobat plus Jon Lewis, with England duty still her priority.

Heather Knight has reiterated that she is still 'very much committed' to playing international cricket despite her transition into a non-playing role during The Hundred, which will see her link up with former England head coach Jon Lewis.

Overview

  • London Spirit confirmed Knight as women's general manager, a non-playing role for the 2026 Hundred.
  • Her remit centers on recruitment and auction planning, while matchday selection remains with the coach and captain.
  • Knight stressed she is not retiring, remaining contracted to England and Somerset with the home T20 World Cup in June–July a key focus.
  • Initial women's signings announced include Charlie Dean, Marizanne Kapp, Mahika Gaur and Grace Harris, reflecting the new leadership's early plans.
  • Knight has been tied to Spirit since 2021, captained their 2024 title win, missed 2025 through a hamstring injury while mentoring, and recently finished a WBBL stint with Sydney Thunder.