Heather Knight's stubbornness has brought England into the Ashes, says Isa Guha

England captain Heather Knight's stubbornness has helped her side to level their thrilling Women's Ashes series with Australia, says Isa Guha. Knight has stuck to her guns on various decisions as England have forced their way back from 6-0 down in the multi-format series. Ad The skipper delivered with bat in hand on Wednesday scoring 75 not out to guide England home in the first ODI.

CricketMajor League Cricket ‘can be right up there’ with IPL, says Plunkett8 HOURS AGO «Heather Knight has been one of the standout players for England,» former England bowler Guha said. «Her captaincy and obviously helping to win the game at Bristol this week. Just that composure and that stubbornness.

»Sometimes people will watch, try, and suggest how they think England should go about things. «But Heather has a noticeably clear mind and clarity in how she wants to try and win games of cricket and what's best for her team. »And I think that that has come through certainly in the games that they have won.

«The fact that she sticks to her guns in those situations, I think has helped this team.» England lost a dramatic Test match and the opening T20 to leave Knight and her side needing to win every remaining game to stop Australia retaining the Ashes. A strong all-round display at The Oval was followed by an enthralling win at Lord's to hand the reigning T20 World Cup champions their first series loss since 2017. Knight then led from the front to see England claim the opening ODI, but it was not just her batting that impressed Guha, but also her belief in her team-mates.