The annual Cricket Australia Awards celebrated outstanding performances from the past year.
Cricket Australia held its annual awards ceremony in Melbourne to recognize outstanding performances over the past year. It was a big occasion in which players were honored for their outstanding achievements over the past year. In 2023, the Australia cricket scene saw some unique successes, especially for the men’s team, who won the ICC World Test Championship and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, both in the final matches against India. Additionally, Australia won a 2–2 make-up series at home to keep the Ashes tie tied with England.
Mitchell Marsh, the player of the year, was pivotal to Australia’s victories, especially in the World Cup. Marsh was passed over by Cricket Australia for excellence as their male international cricket player. Due to this, Marsh received 233 votes, giving him the big recognition by 79 votes over Australian captain Pat Cummins who had an amazing year.
Alan Border Medal – Mitchell Marsh
The miraculous comeback of Mitchell Marsh, who had undergone scapular shoulder surgery in January 2023, played a big role in his winning the Allan Border Medal. In the Ashes series and subsequent Test matches, as well as the ODI World Cup, Marsh showed his potential when he demonstrated his fine form as a ball cricketer and a dynamic batsman.
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Belinda Clark Award – Ashley Gardner
The Belinda Clark Award went to the Indian women’s cricketer, won for the second time by Ashlee Gardner, reaffirming her status as one of the world’s greatest all-rounders. Gardner’s exceptional performances spanned across formats, especially in the Test arena with his impressive bowling figures. His amazing bowling figures of 12-165 played a key role in Australia’s victory against England at Trent Bridge in June.
Shane Warne Men’s Test Player of the Year – Nathan Lyon
Nathan Lyon, who despite his firing, was awarded the Shane Warne Men’s Test Player of the Year award. His exceptional performances, especially during the tour of India, where he played a key role in helping Australia reach the World Test Championship final, demonstrate his steady ability and fundamental contribution to the team. Lyon demonstrated his continued potential, taking his 500th Test wicket and making significant contributions with both bat and ball.
Men’s ODI International Player of the Year – Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh’s versatile approach saw him win the Men’s ODI International Player of the Year award. His consistent performances, particularly in the afternoon series and the World Cup, made him an important player in Australia’s ODI squad. Showed his impact with his planning and batting.
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Jason Behrendorff is the Men’s T20I Player of the Year.
Australia played in just two series, and the men’s T20 saw little flame in an otherwise dull year. Throughout these trips, Behrendorff had a significant impact, particularly in India. He may have played better tactically, collecting less wickets than some of his colleagues, but his outstanding economy rate of 6.68 in five games proved to be enough to win him the prize and demonstrate his importance in keeping opposing batsmen under strain.
Ellyse Perry – Women’s T20I and ODI Player of the Year
Ellyse Perry’s renaissance in T20 batting carried over to her ODI performances, in which she achieved a career-best strike rate. His performance in difficult conditions in the Ashes series including his crucial 91 contributed significantly to Australia’s collection of the trophy.
Throughout the year, Perry showed consistency and adaptability, while showing versatile play in key innings against Ireland and India, transferring his newfound strength into the flow of the game and helping Australia re-establish itself as a force in the midfield. Reconfirmed.
The award ceremony’s wide-ranging list honors unique performers across fields, as well as homegrown stars and rising prospects. Cameron Bancroft won the Men’s Domestic Player of the Year award, while Elyse Villani and Sophie Day won the Women’s Domestic Player of the Year award.
The title of Sun Young Cricketer of the Year went to Emma de Broghe, while the title of Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year went to Fergus O’Neill. Adelaide Strikers’ Matt Short won the BBL-13 Player of the Tournament award, while Sydney Thunder’s Chamari Athapaththu won the WBBL-9 Player of the Tournament award.
The annual celebration of a year of excellence in Australian cricket not only honored individual achievements but also marked the collective success of Australian cricket in a meaningful year. It was the sheer brilliance of the watches, the skill, and the dedication of the players, setting the stage for another exciting year in the world of cricket across formats.