London Spirit name Knight as women’s general manager

After deciding not to play in the 2026 edition of The Hundred, Heather Knight has been appointed as general manager of the London Spirit’s women’s team.

Knight and Mo Bobat, both of whom have been hired for the newly created position, will collaborate to provide top-notch perspectives on the women’s game.

She will continue to play for Somerset domestically and represent England.

Knight, 34, has been a part of London Spirit since it first started in 2021, winning the title in 2024 and serving as team captain in its first four editions.

She didn’t participate in the 2025 competition because of a hamstring injury, but she continued to coach and mentor the team.

In the previous year’s The Hundred, I had a fantastic time playing for the franchise and also coaching it. In this brand-new chapter of the women’s team, I’m really excited to collaborate with Mo and the head coach,” Knight said.

“This is a huge development opportunity for me, but I’m still very much committed and passionate about playing for England and Somerset.”

It gives me the opportunity to gain insights from one of the top minds in the world of video games, Mo, as well as expand my horizons in terms of my professional game.

Heather’s deep knowledge of the women’s game and what is required to perform at the highest levels, according to Bobat, makes her the ideal choice for our first women’s general manager.

She “knows what it takes to win The Hundred,” and the franchise will benefit from having one of the game’s most prominent current players play such a crucial role.