The 33-year-old sustained the injury during the T20I series against the West Indies and has been out of action since.
“The World Cup is What I’m Aiming For”
Speaking to PA news agency, Knight said:
“That World Cup is what I’m aiming for, it’s what I’ve got my sights set on.”
She added, “There are always bumps in the road during rehab, but hopefully everything goes smoothly. I’m targeting an early September return so I can get some match time before the tournament.”
Knight picked up the injury in the first T20I against the West Indies, where she played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 66. However, she couldn’t take the field in the second innings and missed the rest of the series, the ODIs, and the entire domestic summer, including The Hundred.
A Conservative Recovery Path
The former England captain revealed that she spent two weeks on crutches and chose not to undergo surgery, opting instead for rest and physiotherapy.
“Things are tracking pretty well. It’s healing well. We’re not going to rush it — it’s a nasty injury. I tore the tendon clean off the bone, so I’ve got to be careful,” she explained.
Heather Knight ruled out for the summer with a hamstring injury
One of the most significant moves is the immediate rollout of decentralisation. The board will launch two pilot regional offices—one in Rajshahi (North Bengal) and the other in Chattogram (South)—which will function as “mini BCBs.” These hubs will focus on grassroots development, offering structured programmes to identify and train players, coaches, umpires, and curators.
“It’s a long-standing dream to decentralise our operations,” Mithu added. “The talent hunt and development of cricket infrastructure will now take place on a regional level.”
Saiful Alam Swapon Chowdhury will oversee the southern zone, while Salahuddin Chowdhury will manage operations in the north.
In addition to decentralisation, the board is tightening financial oversight. BPL franchises have been instructed to disclose any outstanding player payments. The BCB will only release further funds after verifying dues directly with the players, ensuring increased accountability across the league.
Aminul’s vision signals a strong push for reform, aiming to rebuild trust and drive growth from the grassroots up, while holding all stakeholders to higher standards of transparency and governance.
