Heather Knight Becomes London Spirit Women’s General Manager, Skips The Hundred 2026
Her remit places her in the dugout as an advisor to coaches, supporting the on-field leadership.
Overview
- London Spirit confirmed Heather Knight as the franchise’s first women’s general manager.
- Knight will not play in The Hundred in 2026 but remains contracted to represent England and Somerset.
- Her responsibilities include providing technical support to the coaching staff and in-game counsel from the dugout in partnership with director of cricket Mo Bobat.
- The move builds on her 2025 stint as a mentor during a hamstring layoff after previously captaining Spirit to the 2024 title.
- Some reports suggest she may reduce playing commitments after the 2026 home T20 World Cup, which has not been confirmed.