Cricket commentator Debbie Hockley 'mortified' after making controversial comments

  • 15/12/2017
Hockley was the first female to be appointed the president of New Zealand Cricket.
Hockley was the first female to be appointed the president of New Zealand Cricket. Photo credit: Getty

New Sky TV cricket commentator Debbie Hockley is "mortified" after she made a race-based comment about a woman in the crowd during the second Test between the Blackcaps and the West Indies in Hamilton.

The New Zealand Cricket president singled out a woman at the Seddon Park cricket ground, asking "Is that Serena Williams?" before adding, "I've seen she's playing in the Australian Open this year, which is terrific."

Her co-star on the microphone, Simon Doull, met her outrageous comparisons with complete silence.

Hockley then quickly attempted to change topics, bringing up an earlier point made by the former fast-bowler.

New Zealand Cricket manager of public affairs, Richard Boock has relayed Hockley's remorse following the controversial comments.

"Debbie's mortified that she's made such a rookie error, and she apologises unreservedly," he told Newshub.

Hockley is a former New Zealand cricket representative, scoring 4064 runs during her one-day international career, and was the first women to pass the 4000 run landmark.

Newshub.