Here are Greatest Women Cricketers Who Have Won ICC Awards
Women cricket has witnessed some extraordinary talent over the years with many players rewriting history through their performances. The International Cricket Council recognizes many women cricketers with some prestigious awards, celebrating their contributions to the game. Here’s a look at some of the best women cricketers who won ICC awards.
1. Ellyse Perry of Australia
ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year Award (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award)
2017, 2019
Ellyse Perry is the most dominant all-rounder that cricket has ever seen, while her steady performances with both bat and ball have been simply phenomenal. She won her multiple ICC awards with wonderful performances, and she has almost established herself as one of the legends of the game.
2. Smriti Mandhana (India)
ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year – 2018
ICC Women’s ODI Player of the Year – 2018
The stylish left-handed batter from India has been the backbone for her team. The consistency and elegance of Smriti Mandhana at the crease got her the ICC awards, thus becoming one of the most talked-about Indian women cricketers.
3. Meg Lanning (Australia)
ICC Women’s T20I Player of the Year – 2014
Former Australian captain, Meg Lanning, has been a towering figure in the women’s world of cricket. She led along with great batting abilities to make Australia win matches, and at the same time, she is a role model for aspiring cricket players.
4. Sophie Ecclestone of England
2021 ICC Women’s T20I Player of the Year
2023 ICC Women’s ODI Player of the Year
Coming out as one of the most potent bowling in modern cricket, Sophie Ecclestone has come out with exceptional spin bowling. The awards from the ICC indicate that she is consistent and wins matches.
5. Jhulan Goswami
ICC Women’s Player of the Year – 2007
A legend in Indian cricket, Jhulan Goswami is one of the greatest fast bowlers this sport has ever witnessed. Her ICC award was a statement of her dominant presence in international cricket and to inspire generations of young cricketers.
6. Alyssa Healy of Australia
Winner of ICC Women’s T20I Player of the Year-2018
A destructive wicketkeeper batter Alyssa Healy has formed the backbone of the team’s success. She became the match-winner, especially in ICC tournaments, and turned out to be one of the most feared batters in women’s cricket.
7. Suzie Bates (New Zealand)
ICC Women’s ODI Player of the Year – 2013
ICC Women’s T20I Player of the Year – 2015
Suzie Bates is an all-rounder cricketing stalwart for New Zealand. She plays cricket in both the formats, quite excellently, and has managed to win a plethora of awards from the ICC for her multitalented qualities and leadership attributes.
Conclusion: These wonder women cricketers have achieved not only winning the ICC awards but also have made some impact in this sport. Her achievements are not only inspiration to the millions of girls for taking up the game of cricket but also aim big.
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