Last summer's Central Hinds Emerging Player of the Year, Ashtuti Kumar, continues her rapid rise as the new name on the list of contracted Hinds for 2020/21, announced by Central Districts Cricket.
Central Hinds Coach Jamie Watkins said it was satisfying from a Central Districts perspective to be able to have such continuity.
"Having an almost identical contracted list to last season, with the only change being Ashtuti who replaces Kate Baxter, who retired earlier this year.
"Ashtuti is in Year 12 at Palmerston North Girls' High, and is a very exciting prospect.
"She has been identified nationally by having been included in NZC Development squad sessions over this winter, and will be pushing for more game time this season after having made her debut in both formats for the Hinds last season."