Heather Knight has opted out of playing in next year's Hundred to take up a role as London Spirit's first women's team General Manager.

In a move that signals Knight, the former England captain, could be considering taking a larger step back from her playing career after the 2026 T20 World Cup on home soil, her new franchise role involves offering technical support to coaching staff as well as acting as a sounding board for the on-field leadership team from the dugout on match days. She will work 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.

In addition to the T20 World Cup, Engl

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