Satterthwaite, Peterson and Tsukigawa named NZ regional female pathway leads
Amy Satterthwaite is the most experienced of the trio, having represented NZ in 145 ODIs and 111 T20Is, leading the side in 15 of those games
ESPNcricinfo staff
12-Dec-2025 • 7 hrs ago
Amy Satterthwaite retired in 2022 after being told she wouldn't be getting a central contract • Getty Images
Former New Zealand captain Amy Satterthwaite, as well as Anna Peterson and Sarah Tsukigawa have been appointed female pathway leads for their respective regions of Auckland, Canterbury and Otago. Sara McGlashan, a former New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter, is leading the group of regional pathway managers.
"Having three former players step into pathway manager roles is enormously valuable," McGlashan said. "Their experience allows them to connect with players in a way that truly accelerates development, and inspires the next generation on where their journey in cricket can take them.
"From strengthening relationships with clubs and schools to driving high-quality training environments, they're helping create thriving pathways for young cricketers. Environments where players feel supported, inspired, and confident to push their potential is pivotal to their development."
Satterthwaite is the most experienced member of the trio, having represented New Zealand in 145 ODIs and 111 T20Is. She retired from international cricket in May 2022 after being told she would not receive a new central contract, and went on to join the Adelaide Strikers support staff as their assistant coach ahead of WBBL 2022-23. She led New Zealand in 13 ODIs and 12 T20Is too.
Peterson, meanwhile, played 32 ODIs and 33 T20Is in a New Zealand career that ran from 2012 to 2020, and Tsukigawa, the oldest of the three at 43, played 42 ODIs and 19 T20Is between 2006 and 2011.
In addition to the appointments of Satterthwaite, Peterson and Tsukigawa, former Northamptonshire and Middlesex coach Luke Pomfret has joined the Northern Districts pathway team.