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Cricket-Knight to be replaced as England women's captain

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Women's Cricket T20 World Cup - England v West Indies - Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 15, 2024 England's Heather Knight in action REUTERS/Satish Kumar/File Photo

(Reuters) - Heather Knight is leaving her role as England women's captain after nine years, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Saturday.

The 34-year-old Knight, who has captained her country in 199 matches since 2016 and led England to World Cup victory in 2017, will continue to play international cricket.

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