England 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 Facebook 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 captain of the England women’s team since 2016 and will continue to lead the side at the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates next month.

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