New Zealand women's cricket captain Suzie Bates displays her technique to young players at the Edgar Centre. Watching (from left) are Megan Meltzer (12), Sophie Dijkstra (13), Libby Briggs (9) and Jordan Meltzer (10). Photo by Linda Robertson. : Cricket: Suzie Bates - from the backyard to best in the world
New Zealand women's cricket captain Suzie Bates displays her technique to young players at the Edgar Centre. Watching (from left) are Megan Meltzer (12), Sophie Dijkstra (13), Libby Briggs (9) and Jordan Meltzer (10). Photo by Linda Robertson. : Cricket: Suzie Bates - from the backyard to best in the world
Bates in younger days. Photo supplied. : Cricket: Suzie Bates - from the backyard to best in the world
Bates in younger days. Photo supplied. : Cricket: Suzie Bates - from the backyard to best in the world
Cricket: Suzie Bates - from the backyard to best in the world
There is no better subject to begin our series celebrating women in sport than Suzie Bates. The champion Otago sportswoman has starred for her...