Archive · 12 Dec 2025
NZ Appoints Female Pathway Leads
New Zealand has appointed three former women's cricket players as pathway leads for different regions.
Amy Satterthwaite will lead in Auckland, Anna Peterson in Canterbury, and Sarah Tsukigawa in Otago.
They will help young cricketers by creating good training environments and supporting their development.
Sara McGlashan, another former player, will oversee the whole program.
Additionally, Luke Pomfret has joined the Northern Districts pathway team, bringing experience from playing in England.
These appointments aim to make cricket better for young players in New Zealand.
Amy Satterthwaite, Anna Peterson, and Sarah Tsukigawa appointed as female pathway leads for Auckland, Canterbury, and Otago respectively.
Sara McGlashan named lead for the nationwide programme.
Appointments aim to strengthen regional development structures and create supportive environments for young cricketers.
Luke Pomfret joins Northern Districts pathway team, bringing experience from English counties.
Jamie Watkins continues to head the Central Districts programme.
- Who
- Amy Satterthwaite, Anna Peterson, Sarah Tsukigawa, Sara McGlashan, Luke Pomfret
- What
- Appointments of female pathway leads and a new addition to the Northern Districts pathway team
- When
- Appointments announced on Friday
- Where
- New Zealand (Auckland, Canterbury, Otago, Northern Districts, Central Districts)
- Why
- To strengthen regional development structures and create thriving pathways for young cricketers
- Amy Satterthwaite
- Former New Zealand captain, appointed for Auckland
- Anna Peterson
- Appointed for Canterbury, 65 international white-ball games
- Sarah Tsukigawa
- Appointed for Otago, 61 appearances for New Zealand
- Sara McGlashan
- Lead for nationwide programme, former NZ wicketkeeper-batter
- Luke Pomfret
- Joined Northern Districts pathway team, experience with English counties