Heather Knight: England captain admits social media post charge

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Heather Knight: England captain admits social media post charge

England women captain Heather Knight has admitted a charge over a social media post in 2012 when she was pictured in blackface.

Knight, who was 21 at the time, was attending an end-of-season fancy dress party at a cricket club in Kent.

A picture of Knight in blackface was posted to the

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account of another individual.

She has been reprimanded by the Cricket Discipline Commission and fined £1,000, which is suspended for two years.

“I’m truly sorry for the mistake I made in 2012,” said the 33-year-old in a statement issued via the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

“It was wrong, and I have long regretted it. Back then, I simply was not as educated as to the implications and consequences of my actions as I have become since. There was no ill-intent meant.

“Whilst I can’t change the past, I am passionate and committed to using my platform to promote inclusivity across the game, ensuring under-represented groups are afforded the same opportunities and fulfilment within the game as I have.”

Knight has been England captain since 2016 and will continue to lead the team at the T20 World Cup in the ******* ***** Emirates next month.

The batter has been with the England team on their training camp in Abu Dhabi since 13 September.

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