Heather Knight Aims Legacy at Women's T20 World Cup
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- Heather Knight says England aims to forge a lasting cricket legacy at the home World Cup, inspired by the Lionesses' back‑to‑back Euro wins in 2022 and 2025 and the Red Roses' Rugby World Cup triumph at Twickenham last September.
- Women's T20 World Cup kicks off on June 12, 2026, at Edgbaston, England's first hosting since 2009, with a record total prize fund.
- Alice Capsey is highlighted as a breakout talent poised to hit new heights in 2026, reflecting the growing depth of England's women's cricket pipeline.
Why it matters: England's women's cricket team will host 12 group matches beginning June 12, 2026, with a record prize fund that will draw new sponsors and inspire a surge of girls into the sport.
