New Zealand great Suzie Bates trains in her makeshift gym at her home in Fairfield yesterday. PHOTO SUPPLIEDNew Zealand cricket great Suzie Bates is a little worried the economic fallout from Covid-19 may have a detrimental effect on the development of the women’s game. "I think there is the potential that women’s sport will take the first hit in terms of budget and resources," she said. "I think financially New Zealand Cricket have been really fortunate with the timing, having completed the Indian tours and having signed off that Spark [broadcasting] deal. It has been a change of speed for Bates, who is used to living out of a suitcase.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 26, 2020 16:30 UTC