Suzie BATES RECEIVES PLAYERS' AWARD

The inaugural presentation for the CPA Players' Award was completed at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth following the final Twenty20 international against Australia. The players have been a driving force in establishing the player voted award following the success of the same award in the men's team. 
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There was a high level anticipation as to who would win the inaugural cap, before former White Ferns captain Aimee Watkins presented the first ever players' award to Suzie Bates. ​

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The inaugural presentation for the CPA Players' Award was completed at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth following the final Twenty20 international against Australia. The players have been a driving force in establishing the player voted award following the success of the same award in the men's team. 
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There was a high level anticipation as to who would win the inaugural cap, before former White Ferns captain Aimee Watkins presented the first ever players' award to Suzie Bates. 

Bates was humbled by the occasion, which was made more special by the intimate and private setting for the presentation.

“To be recognised by the team, and in particular my team mates is simply amazing. I am pretty pleased right now” said an excited Bates after the presentation. 

Bates further acknowledged that “I am thankful to the other girls. To be part of a group of players who want the team to be successful is the most important thing, and it is pretty special to be acknowledged in this way.” ​