Knott was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, although he did occasionally bowl right-arm medium pace.
He was born in Canterbury, Kent and is the son of former England international wicket-keeper Alan Knott.
He played List A cricket for Surrey until 1998, making 10 appearances, the last of which came against Derbyshire in the 1998 AXA League.
After playing Minor counties cricket for Cambridgeshire in 2000,[6] Knott joined Bedfordshire for the 2001 season.
[8] Knott also played List A cricket for the county, appearing in 9 matches, the last coming against Sussex in the 2005 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy.