Knight hopes World Cup legacy eclipses 2017 win
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- Heather Knight notes the 2017 World Cup win wasn’t fully capitalised because domestic cricket wasn’t professional, but the recent county revamp is intended to provide professional structures.
- England and Wales Cricket Board recorded 24,000 women's fixtures across England and Wales in the previous year, reflecting growth in participation.
- The Hundred has become part of the professional domestic structure introduced since 2017, providing a new pathway for players.
- England were eliminated in the group stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup after a defeat to West Indies, marking their worst ICC tournament performance since 2017.
- Gemma Barton states the board is building on the 2017 legacy now, not waiting for tournament outcomes to assess impact.
Why it matters: England's women's cricket gains a stronger domestic pipeline, while rival nations see a potential widening gap; the 24,000 fixtures growth and professional county revamp aim to boost participation and revenue, translating into higher TV viewership and sponsorship.
