Simon Joseph Vernon Watkins (born 20 January 1989) is an English cricketer. Watkins is a left-handed batsman who bowls right-arm off break. He was born in Wandsworth, London and educated at Corfe Hills School in Broadstone, Dorset. Waktins made his debut for Dorset in the 2007 MCCA Knockout Trophy against Cornwall. He continues to play Minor counties cricket for Dorset, having also appeared for the county in the Minor Counties Championship. He previously played for the Hampshire Second XI from 2006 to 2009.