Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 26/12/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Rochdale, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
Latest News about Heather Knight
01/01/2025
Heather Knight officially stepped down as captain of the England women's cricket team in late 2024, ending her nine-year tenure that began in 2016. Her departure marked the end of a historic era where she led England to victory in the 2017 World Cup and the 2022 World Cup final in New Zealand, while also becoming the first woman to score centuries in all three formats of international cricket.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Heather Clare Knight |
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| Nickname | Trev |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 7" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Plymstock School, Plymouth, Devon |
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| College/ University | University of Cambridge, England (dropout), Cardiff University, Wales |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in Biomedical Sciences |
| College/University | University of Cambridge, England (dropout), Cardiff University, Wales |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Listening to music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Not Known | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #5 (England Women) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Teams | Diamonds, England Academy Women, England Women, Rubies, Berkshire, Western Storm, London Spirit, Sydney Thunder Women, Hobart Hurricanes Women, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, Devon Cricket Club | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat | ||||||
| Career Turning Point | In 2008, she was the top-scorer in the county | ||||||
| Captaincy | England Women (2016–2025), Vice-captain (since 2014) |
Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer | Dale Steyn |
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| Favourite Actress | Julie Walters |
| Favourite Songs | Rhythm of the Night by Corona |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/heatherknightcricket/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/heatherknightcricket | |
| https://twitter.com/heatherknightcricket |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Heather achieved the highest number of runs in county cricket in both 2008 and 2009. | |
| 2. Her preferred fictional character is 'Mrs. Incredible.' | |
| 3. She was part of the world record breaking team that played the highest ever game of cricket on Mount Kilimanjaro. | |
| 4. She is the first woman and first England player to score an international century in all three formats of the game. | |
| 5. Her nickname 'Trev' originated when her name was misheard as Trevor at cricket camp. | |
| 6. She became the first female cricketer to score 50 runs and take 5 wickets in a single ODI innings. |