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‘She departs the grand, old stage’ – Knight’s final dismissal
England batter Heather Knight was dismissed for the final time in an England shirt during the third day of the one-off Test against India at Lord's, marking the end of an era in the women's game. She fell for 13, caught by wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, as England's chase faltered badly.
At the time of her dismissal, England had slumped to 34-4 while pursuing a formidable target of 457 runs to win. The occasion was captured in BBC Sport video coverage, which framed the moment as Knight departing "the grand, old stage" of Lord's in what was her last appearance for the national side.
In short
- Heather Knight makes 13 in her final England appearance.
- She was caught by Richa Ghosh at Lord's.
- England slumped to 34-4, chasing 457 to win.
Explained simply
Heather Knight is one of England's most experienced women cricketers, having played for her country over nearly two decades. Her dismissal during this match marks the conclusion of her international playing career.
The match was a one-off Test against India at Lord's, one of the world's most famous cricket grounds. England were chasing India's first-innings total of 457 runs, needing to reach that target to win.
The symbolic importance of Knight's final appearance lies in its location at Lord's, which has hosted cricket for nearly two centuries. Her retirement comes at the end of a period during which women's Test cricket has developed considerably in England.
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