Heather Knight has joined head coach Jon Lewis in standing down after the Women's Ashes loss • Getty Images Heather Knight has left her role as England Women's captain, a day after Jon Lewis was ... Discover the biography, news and career of Heather Knight , England's top-order right-handed batsman and offbreak bowler. Birthplace Plymouth, England. Know Heather Knight and all her WPLT20 stats, including runs, scored, wickets taken, catches, WPL matches played and more from the women's cricket player. After nine years of leading England Women to glory, Heather Knight announces her departure as captain in 2025. She will continue to play for England as a batter and support the new captain in the team’s transformation and growth.