Dorothy Hobson

Dorothy Hobson is a former women's cricketer, who represented Jamaica and the West Indies.

Career

Hobson batted in the middle-order, and bowled leg spin.[1] In 1976, Hobson was included in the first ever West Indies women squad.[1]

In 2013, Hobson became the first ever coach of a Melbourne Cricket Club camp.[2] As of 2017, Hobson works as the chief selector for the West Indies women's team, and also the manager of the Melbourne women's cricket team.[3][4]

References
  1. Beckles, Hilary (9 February 1999). The Development of West Indies Cricket, Vol. 2: The Age of Nationalism. 2. Pluto Press. p. 159. ISBN 9780745314624. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  2. "Cricket Summer Camp for Children at Melbourne". Jamaica Information Service. 19 August 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  3. "Taylor-Made For Success". Jamaica Gleaner. 7 January 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017 – via PressReader.
  4. "Finally, A Woman Close to the Top". Jamaica Gleaner. 7 January 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017 – via PressReader.
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