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Leadership Change in England Women’s Cricket Team
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially announced that Heather Knight will step down from her position as captain of the England Women’s cricket team following a disappointing series of performances in the Ashes and other recent competitions.
Since taking on the captaincy in 2016, Knight has led the team in 199 matches. However, a string of unfavorable results, including an early exit from the T20 World Cup and a comprehensive defeat in the multi-format Ashes series where England lost all seven matches, has prompted this leadership shift.
The ECB conveyed its intention to conduct an “honest review” after England suffered a historic whitewash, becoming the first team to be defeated 16-0 in the multi-format series established in 2013. Following this assessment, Jon Lewis has also been removed from his role as head coach.
According to reports from Sky Sports News, the decision to appoint a new captain was not made by Knight herself, and the ECB is expected to announce her successor shortly. This change aims to usher in a new era for the team, coinciding with upcoming fixtures.
Looking ahead, England will host West Indies and India for white-ball matches this summer before embarking on a tour to India in the autumn for the much-anticipated 50-over World Cup.
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