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England Women’s Cricket Team Embarks on Leadership Overhaul After Ashes Defeat

Jon Lewis has been removed as head coach, and Heather Knight has stepped down as captain, as the ECB seeks new leadership ahead of key World Cups.

Cricket - Women's Cricket T20 World Cup - England v West Indies - Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 15, 2024 England's Heather Knight in action REUTERS/Satish Kumar/File Photo
Cricket - Women's T20 International - England v Sri Lanka Practice Sessions - The 1st Central County Ground Hove, Hove, Britain - August 30, 2023 England coach Jon Lewis during training Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo
Heather Knight of England plays a shot during the Women's T20 cricket international cricket match between England and Australia at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)
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Overview

  • Jon Lewis was dismissed as England Women’s head coach following a 16-0 Ashes whitewash and a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign.
  • Heather Knight stepped down as captain after nine years in the role, citing the need for a fresh start for the team.
  • The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is conducting a leadership reset to prepare the team for the 2025 50-over World Cup in India and the 2026 T20 World Cup in England.
  • Charlotte Edwards, a former England captain with a strong coaching résumé, is considered a leading candidate to replace Lewis.
  • England Women’s cricket has not won a major trophy since the 2017 World Cup, with recent struggles attributed to fitness, preparation, and leadership issues.