England's Heather Knight Plans World Cup Return After Hamstring Injury

England batter Heather Knight is recovering from a significant hamstring tendon injury sustained during last month's T20I series against the West Indies and is targeting a return to play in time for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India later this year. She has ruled herself out of England’s domestic competition, The Hundred, and has managed her recovery conservatively without surgery, spending two weeks on crutches to avoid rushing her comeback. Knight, who was removed as England captain earlier this year following a tough Ashes defeat and replaced by Nat Sciver-Brunt, remains motivated to continue contributing to the team under new coach Charlotte Edwards. Despite the injury setback, she is making the most of her time away from cricket by supporting England’s women’s football team at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Knight emphasized the importance of careful rehabilitation due to the severity of her injury, describing it as a tendon ripped off from the bone, but expressed optimism about being fit to play by early September. Her focus remains firmly on preparing for the World Cup, which begins in late September, with hopes of gaining some match practice prior to the tournament.