Bay of Plenty and Northern Spirit all-rounder Anna Peterson has become what is believed to be Bay of Plenty's first White Fern.

Anna joins the national women's side to play against England in the two nation series and follows two good knocks for emerging New Zealand players against England.

Bay of Plenty all-rounder Anna Peterson. Photo:Annette Johnston.

In joining the White Ferns, Anna joins follow BOP players including black caps Mathew and Robbie Hart, along with Daniel Flynn Daniel Flynn, Graeme Aldridge, Kane Williamson and Trent Boult, in attaining national honours by way of the Bay of Plenty Cricket pathway.

Bay of Plenty Cricket acting general manager Mark Webb has been close to the sidelines as Anna progressed along the cricket pathway.

'Bay of Plenty Cricket is delighted with Anna's selection for the White Ferns. We have seen her progress from the Bay under-14 girls' side to the Northern Spirit, while still at secondary school, to being ready to make her New Zealand debut against some of the best women's cricket players in the world”.

Like most serious sportspeople, Anna's success is the result of hard work, dedication and commitment.

Anna began her cricket career as a five-year-old at the Takapuna Cricket Club.

After a family move to Tauranga, Anna joined the Mount Maunganui Cricket Club and her representative career took off, later being selected in the BOP and Northern Districts under-14 teams and secondary school sides.

While in Year 12 at Aquinas College, Anna climbed through the ranks of the ND women's development team to break into the Northern Sprirt the following year.

Anna has become an integral member of the Northern Spirit in recent seasons, while she still enjoys playing for the Bay when other cricket commitments allow.