Aimee Watkins

Aimee Louise Watkins (née Mason, born 11 October 1982) is a New Zealand cricketer who has played two women's test match and 84 women's one-day internationals for the New Zealand national women's cricket team. She also plays for the Central Districts in the State League.[1]

Born in New Plymouth, Watkins is a left-handed batter and right arm off spin bowler.[1] She was New Zealand's leading wicket-taker at the 2009 Women's Cricket World Cup with 11, including a best performance of 4 for 2 against South Africa.[1][2]

She became captain of New Zealand following the 2009 World Cup upon the retirement of Haidee Tiffen.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Aimee Watkins player profile". Cricinfo. http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/54300.html. Retrieved 22 June 2009. 
  2. ^ "Bowling for New Zealand Women in ICC Women's World Cup 2008/09". CricketArchive. http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/AUS/ICC_Womens_World_Cup_2008-09/New_Zealand_Women_Bowling.html. Retrieved 22 June 2009. 
  3. ^ "Aimee Watkins named New Zealand women's captain". Cricinfo. http://www.cricinfo.com/newzealand/content/story/401685.html. Retrieved 22 June 2009. 

External links

New Zealand squad – 2005 Women's Cricket World Cup
Emily Drumm withdrew from the squad after two matches due to injury; she was replaced by Aimee Mason.
New Zealand squad – 2009 Women's Cricket World Cup