Caroline Mary Ghislaine Atkins (born 13 January 1981 in Burgess Hill) is an Englishcricketer and member of the England Women's team. She was a member of the side which retained the Ashes on tour in Australia in 2008.
Atkins is a level two cricket coach and an ECB tutor alongside being employed by the Cricket Foundation as a Chance to shine coaching ambassador.
Atkins is a level two cricket coach and an ECB tutor alongside being employed by the Cricket Foundation as a Chance to shine coaching ambassador.
Caroline Atkins
Like many youngsters, back garden ball games with her brothers led opening bat Caroline to join her local boys’ cricket club – Burgess Hill, in West Sussex – keen to learn more. Her passion for the game really ignited when her father got involved in coaching and later started a girls’ team at her school.
At that stage, all Caroline knew was that she loved this game where she could hit the ball hard, run fast, take wickets and play with her friends, but it was her Dad’s vision (as well as his petrol!) that took her up and down the country for more training and matches, because he could see her playing for England one day. This she achieved, at the age of 20, against Australia, in 2001.
Now, over fifty one day internationals, a world record opening stand (of 268 in an ODI with Sarah Taylor, of which Caroline scored 145), a couple of world cup wins and some Ashes triumphs later, Caroline’s reflection is that she was just lucky – and she worked very, very hard. Having a keen father and cricketing brothers gave her the opportunity to play, but Caroline now wants to help make cricket more accessible for school children and allow them to realise for themselves what a fantastic game it is to be a part of.
At that stage, all Caroline knew was that she loved this game where she could hit the ball hard, run fast, take wickets and play with her friends, but it was her Dad’s vision (as well as his petrol!) that took her up and down the country for more training and matches, because he could see her playing for England one day. This she achieved, at the age of 20, against Australia, in 2001.
Now, over fifty one day internationals, a world record opening stand (of 268 in an ODI with Sarah Taylor, of which Caroline scored 145), a couple of world cup wins and some Ashes triumphs later, Caroline’s reflection is that she was just lucky – and she worked very, very hard. Having a keen father and cricketing brothers gave her the opportunity to play, but Caroline now wants to help make cricket more accessible for school children and allow them to realise for themselves what a fantastic game it is to be a part of.
County
Caroline Atkins will take over the captaincy of Sussex Women from Alexia Walker
for this season with Atkins’ England team-mate Holly Colvin her vice-captain.
Club
Caroline has set up a team for the 2011+ seasons ,Taunton cricket club and Taunton st.Andrews are the womens teams it has be put together as it is an all womens team called the Griffins.It has a vast level of ability ranging from just starting, to U17 somerset girls.
Caroline has been a great member of this team as she dosent always put herself into bat unless they need to set or catch up a high score.She makes sure everyone gets some game play.If the team isnt having a great day she will drive them through with her positive spirits.
Caroline has been a great member of this team as she dosent always put herself into bat unless they need to set or catch up a high score.She makes sure everyone gets some game play.If the team isnt having a great day she will drive them through with her positive spirits.