• BLACKCAPS v Zimbabwe - 11/2/12, Eden Park, Auckland - 7:00pm (SkyTV)
  • NZC Emerging Players XI v England Women - 11/2/12, Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln - 10:30am Desktop Scorebox Full Scorecard
  • Hamilton v Wairarapa - Hawke Cup Challenge: 10/2/12, Galloway Park, Hamilton - 10:30am Desktop Scorebox Full Scorecard

Aimee Watkins

  • Full Name Aimee L Watkins
  • Born 11 October 1982
  • Province Central Hinds
  • Nickname Mace
  • Playing Role All-rounder
  • Batting Style Left-hand bat
  • Bowling Style Right-arm off-break
  • ODI Cap No: 7
Aimee L Watkins

Aimee has been part of the White Ferns since 2001 and eight years on she is still a strong player within the side. From early days playing backyard cricket with her dad, to making two World Cup finals with the White Ferns, Aimee is proud of her achievements. She is also the captain of the White Ferns, taking over the role after the retirement of Haidee Tiffen.

Another highlight for Aimee was scoring her first century against the neighbours across the ditch, Australia. She thinks it would be fantastic to see more girls take up the sport and enjoy it.

“My advice is to keep playing cricket,” Aimee says. “Too many girls get sidetracked with netball or socialising. Cricket is not the most popular sport, but you can make it to a decent level with great opportunities to see the world and meet new people, so stick with it.”

Aimee describes herself as relaxed, determined and loyal, which are three good assets to have when playing an international sport. She also takes those traits into the classroom when she teaches. She’s a secondary school PE teacher when she’s not travelling round the world with the White Ferns

  • Aimee is a hard hitting left hand batsman that can bat at the top and middle order.
  • In the past 2 years she has scored centuries against both Australia and England in International matches.
  • She has a very good record as an off spin bowler and is 2nd in most wickets for NZ.
  • She is a very experienced player who was at the previous two World Cups and has recently been appointed captain of the White Ferns.

Amiee’s secret recipe

Amiee’s secret talent is whipping up a meal in the kitchen and she loves a range of different food. From Mexican to Indian, she enjoys getting in there and whipping up something delicious.

Her favourite thing to make is stir fry and she says it’s quick and easy to make. All you need is some veges and meat in fry pan then add a dash of Soy sauce, a dabble of honey, a squirt of oyster sauce, some ginger or garlic and lemon or lime. Delicious, easy and something everyone will love.

Extras...

Club: Woodleigh Cricket Club
Favourite ground: Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
Most memorable game: Scoring first international 100
Greatest influence on career: Parents

My favourite holiday destination is...Kuratau (Taupo)
The best advice I’ve ever received is... Always do your best
My favourite meal to cook is...Pastas, risottos, stir frys (all in one pan – less clean up!)
My favourite food to eat is... Chocolate! Or anything mum cooks.
My sporting hero is... Tiger Woods
My non sporting hero is...Parents, Sarah Boyce
When not playing cricket I love to... Spend time with family and friends, watch movies, read books (Jack Reacher), do nothing
When I was young I wanted to be... Young forever and have no job
My biggest claim to fame is...Being from Taranaki
If I won lotto something I would definitely buy would be... A huge holiday for all my family and close friends (only if I won 18 million – nothing less)


 

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