Alex hartley: Cricket News & Match Updates

Speaking about Knight's farewell during the historic, ongoing women's Test at Lord's, Hartley reflected on the former skipper's relentless commitment to the game and the timing of her decision, saying that her retirement had been on the horizon, given the physical and mental demands that accompanied her years of leadership.

“It's not really taken me by surprise. I mean, Heather's done so much for the game and there's only so much you can do before you're tired of keep fighting and keep, you know, putting yourself forward,” Hartley told BBC.   Read More...