Amy Satterthwaite

Cricketer with World Cup appearances

Amy Satterthwaite - Cricketer with World Cup appearances
Born

October 7th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

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International cricketer represented New Zealand in One Day Internationals and Twenty20 matches. Achieved significant milestones with the national team, including participation in multiple ICC Women's Cricket World Cups. Played for various domestic teams, contributing to women's cricket through consistent performances and leadership.

Participated in the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup

Captained the New Zealand women's cricket team

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