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Heather Knight Targets World Cup Return After Hamstring Injury

Progressing through rehabilitation without surgery, she will attend Euro 2025 in Switzerland before resuming her World Cup preparations.

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Overview

  • Knight suffered a significant hamstring tendon tear in last month’s T20 series against the West Indies and has progressed without requiring surgery.
  • She missed subsequent ODIs and London Spirit’s Hundred matches and is now on a tailored rehabilitation program aimed at restoring fitness by early September.
  • Knight plans to travel to Switzerland for Euro 2025 in July to support the Lionesses and stay engaged with top-level sport.
  • After being relieved of England’s captaincy following a tough Ashes tour, she embraced Nat Sciver-Brunt’s promotion and remains focused on earning a place in the side.
  • Alongside Ben Stokes, Knight has lent her name to the Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup, set to launch in 2026 to boost state school cricket participation.