London Spirit appoint Heather Knight as General manager as she trades playing in franchise league for off-field role.
Heather Knight appointed London Spirit Women’s general manager.
Heather Knight has opted out of playing in next year’s Hundred to take up a post as London Spirit’s first women’s team General Manager.
In a move that signals Knight, the former England captain, could be looking to take a larger move back from her playing career after the 2026 T20 World Cup on home turf, her new franchise role involves offering technical guidance to the the coaching corps as well as acting as an intermediary for the on-field leadership group from the dugout on match days. She will be collaborating closely with Mo Bobat, London Spirit’s Director of Cricket.
“I’m delighted to take up this new role with London Spirit,” Knight said. “I have absolutely loved my time at the franchise, as a player and also as a coach in last year’s edition of The Hundred.
“I am still very much committed to and passionate about playing for England and Somerset, but this is a huge development opportunity for me,” she added. “It gives me the chance to learn from one of the best minds in the global game, in Mo, and broaden my experiences outside of my playing career. I am so excited for everything to come, on and off the field, in 2026.”
Bobat described Knight as “an asset in every sense of the word”.
“Heather’s deep understanding of the women’s game, and of what is required to perform at the highest level make her the ideal person to be our first Women’s General Manager,” Bobat said. “She knows what it takes to win The Hundred and the franchise will benefit from having one of the game’s leading current players in such a key role.
“I’m looking forward to working closely with Heather and excited at the prospect of her forming a trusted partnership with our Women’s Head Coach. It’s also great to be able to support Heather with her long-term ambitions and future career transition. I know how passionate she remains about playing for England and her unwavering commitment to representing her country.”