Heather Knight: England international signs new Somerset contract

Former England captain Heather Knight has signed a new contract with Somerset until the end of the 2026 season.

The 34-year-old captained her country to victory in the 2017 World Cup and has 295 caps across all formats.

Knight, who has scored 7,298 runs and taken 84 wickets for England, has not played for Somerset since May after picking up a hamstring injury against West Indies.

“I’m really pleased to have extended my time with Somerset,” she told the club’s website, external.

“It’s a club that means a lot to my family and I, and I feel a huge amount of pride every time I pull on the shirt.”