IndiaThe historic women’s Test win at Lord’s was accompanied by many emotional moments as the crowd paid tribute to England’s great players. heather knight And tammy beaumontWhich put a curtain on his international career. Whereas Harmanpreet KaurAs the team celebrated a memorable 270-run win in the home of cricket, the post-match atmosphere changed from joy to admiration as players from both teams came together to honor two of England’s finest cricketers.
The Indian team welcomed Knight and Beaumont warmly both on and off the field, ensuring that their farewell match ended with memories that extended beyond the result.
Indian players bid special farewell to Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont inside the dressing room
After the match, the Indian dressing room became the scene of an emotional farewell. vice captain Smriti Mandhana Before giving him a warm hug, Knight was presented with an India jersey with the former England captain’s name written on the back. After a moment, jemima rodrigues Beaumont was greeted with a hug and the Indian players praised the experienced opener, who was also presented with an India jersey signed by the entire team.
“You know, cricket is all about making memories, and as the Indian team we would like to leave you with a small memory on your last match for England. Congratulations and all the best for everything.” Jemima said in a video shared by England Cricket.
Here is the video:
This is a sweet moment when India presented Tammy and Heather as a token of their appreciation pic.twitter.com/GCNpMfDI4M
– England Cricket (@englandcricket) 13 July 2026
Notably, the tributes began very early in the Test match. As Knight and Beaumont came out to bat in their final international appearances, the Indian players formed a guard of honor for the two legends. Teammates, opponents and spectators at Lord’s gave the pair a standing ovation in what became one of the defining moments of the match.
The farewell ceremony was further enhanced by the presence of the batting icon Sachin TendulkarWho met both the players during the Test and congratulated them for their remarkable careers. Knight and Beaumont later posed for photographs with the Indian legend, adding another memorable chapter to an already emotional occasion.
Knight leaves behind a remarkable leadership legacy
Knight retired as one of the most influential figures in England women’s cricket. After making her international debut in 2009, she represented England in over 300 matches across all three formats and became one of the team’s most reliable players with the bat.
Her biggest achievement came in 2017 when she led England to Women’s World Cup glory at Lord’s. In a thrilling final against India, England secured a dramatic victory by nine runs, with Knight becoming the third England captain to lift this prestigious trophy.
She also oversaw one of the most successful eras in England women’s cricket during her tenure as captain from 2016 to 2025, and finished her career with over 7,000 international runs.
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Beaumont is recognized as one of England’s greatest opening batsmen.
Beaumont also left the international stage with an excellent record. Since making his debut in 2009, the right-handed opening batsman has established himself as one of England’s most consistent batsmen, and has scored over 8,000 international runs across all formats. The stylish batsman remains England Women’s leading ODI century-scorer with 12 centuries and is one of the few England players to have scored international centuries in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
As Lord’s witnessed India’s historic victory, it also became the venue for an unforgettable farewell. The respect shown by the Indian team underlined the spirit of cricket, ensuring that Knight and Beaumont’s final appearance will be remembered not only for their extraordinary achievements, but also for the warmth and praise they received from one of their bitterest rivals.
Also read: India created history with a stunning 270-run win over England in the one-off Test at Lord’s.
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