Heather Knight: England batter ruled out of rest of summer with hamstring injury

England batter Heather Knight has been ruled out of international action for the rest of the summer with a hamstring injury and will also miss The Hundred.

Former captain Knight, 34, sustained the injury during England's win over West Indies in the third T20 on Monday.

She was limping and struggled to run between the wickets towards the end of her knock, managing to finish unbeaten on 66 in the 17-run win but unable to take the field for the second innings.

A scan on Tuesday revealed a "significant tendon injury to her right hamstring", the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

Alice Capsey, 20, has been added to the squad as Knight's replacement for the three-match one-day international series against West Indies, which begins on Friday at Derby.

"We are all devastated for Heather," said England bowler Kate Cross.

"She is no stranger to injuries. I don't think that necessarily makes it any easier but she has said she will aim for the World Cup and having that big competition in mind will give her the motivation to make sure she is there for it.

"We are all sending her lots of love. We know how hard she works and how diligent she is with her fitness and rehab and those hamstrings."

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