Skip to content

England Women's captain Heather Knight ruled out for six weeks with foot fracture

By Andy Charles

Sunday 7 May 2017 13:07, UK

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Heather Knight, England Women's captain looks on during the New Balance England Cricket Kit Launch at the New Balance store, Oxfo
Image: Heather Knight at England's kit launch earlier this week - she should be in these colours for the first World Cup warm-up

England captain Heather Knight should be back for the Women's World Cup warm-up games in June despite suffering a stress fracture in her foot.

Knight is expected to miss up to six weeks after being diagnosed with a small metatarsal fracture in her left foot.

She will wear a protective boot for the next two or three weeks to speed up her recovery.

After that period, Knight will be able to return to light training and continue her build-up to full fitness.

England begin their warm-up campaign against Sri Lanka on June 19 in Chesterfield.

Check out the full schedule for the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup here
Image: Check out the full schedule for the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup here

They also play New Zealand before beginning their World Cup campaign against India on June 24 in Derby.

Also See:

Watch selected games from the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup on Sky Sports. Tickets for all matches are available via: www.icc-cricket.com/tickets.

Around Sky

Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch over 200 live festive football matches and all the darts

Not got Sky? Get instant access to Sky Sports with no contract