England Skipper Heather Knight Handed Suspended Fine Over 2012 Blackface Social Media Post

England skipper Heather Knight has accepted a charge over a social media post in 2012 when she was pictured in blackface

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England women's team captain Heather Knight admitted her side needed to show more composure during the T20I series against New Zealand. Photo: Adam Davy/PA
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England skipper Heather Knight has accepted a charge over a social media post in 2012 when she was pictured in blackface. (More Cricket News)

Knight, 21 at the time, was attending a sports-themed fancy dress party at a cricket club in Kent.

However, the picture in blackface was posted by another individual on Facebook.

The 33-year-old has been reprimanded by the Cricket Discipline Commission and has also been slapped £1,000.

She sincerely apologised for her actions and said she was “truly sorry” for the mistake. 

"I'm truly sorry for the mistake I made in 2012," Heather Knight was quoted as saying by 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," she added.

Knight’s apology and lack of intent were considered during the disciplinary process.

England have been in Abu Dhabi, training for the mega event since 13th September.

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