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New Zealand Cricket (NZC), on Wednesday, announced the NZC Awards, rewarding players from both Men’s and Women’s categories for their tremendous performances. The NZC Awards 2024 not only celebrated individual brilliance but also highlighted the collective efforts of players across different formats and levels of cricket.
Rachin Ravindra and Amelia Kerr sweep top honours
Young batting sensation Rachin Ravindra and women’s superstar Amelia Kerr shone brightly at the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Awards 2024, as they clinched the prestigious Sir Richard Hadlee Medal and Debbie Hockley Medal respectively. Ravindra, in particular, etched his name in history as the youngest recipient of the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, showcasing his exceptional prowess with the bat throughout the year.
The youngest ever winner of the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, Rachin Ravindra!
Capping off a stellar season for the BLACKCAPS featuring 3 World Cup hundreds, the ICC Men’s Emerging Player of the Year Award, and the highest ever maiden test hundred for a New Zealander. #ANZNZCAwards pic.twitter.com/42Zcdo4gpc
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 13, 2024
Ravindra’s remarkable run
Ravindra’s outstanding performances in 2023, including his remarkable showing at the World Cup where he amassed 578 runs, coupled with his recent maiden double century in Test cricket against South Africa, cemented his claim to the coveted Sir Richard Hadlee Medal.
Kerr’s consistent brilliance
Meanwhile, Amelia Kerr continued to exhibit her dominance in the women’s cricket arena, securing the Debbie Hockley Medal for the second consecutive year. Kerr’s stellar record as the leading ODI run-scorer and her contributions in both batting and bowling departments further solidified her status as one of the premier talents in the women’s game.
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Other notable awardees
Among other notable awardees, former skipper Kane Williamson was honored as the Test Player of the Year following his remarkable achievement after recently scoring his 32nd Test hundred. Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner claimed the Men’s ODI Player of the Year and Men’s T20I Player of the Year awards respectively, showcasing their prowess in white-ball cricket.
With 619 runs at an average of 56 from just 6 Tests, the Men’s Test Player of the Year, is Kane Williamson! He led with the bat with 4 hundreds – 2 of them coming in one Test against South Africa at Bay Oval. #ANZNZCAwards pic.twitter.com/v04Hz1e87H
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 13, 2024
Complete list of NZC Awards 2024:
- Sir Richard Hadlee Medal – Rachin Ravindra
- Debbie Hockley Medal – AMelie Kerr
- Bert Sutcliffe Medal for Outstanding Services to Cricket – Trudy Anderson
- Test Player of the Year – Kane Williamson
- Men’s ODI Player of the Year – Daryl Mitchell
- Women’s ODI Player of the Year – Melie Kerr
- Men’s T20I Player of the Year – Mitchell Santner
- Women’s T20I Player of the Year – AMelie Kerr
- Men’s Domestic Player of the Year – Nathan Smith
- Women’s Domestic Player of the Year – Emma Black
- Super Smash Men’s Player of the Year – Danru Ferns
- Super Smash Women’s Player of the Year – AMelie Kerr
- The Redpath Cup for men’s first-class batting – Kane Williamson
- The Ruth Martin Cup for women’s domestic batting – Suzie Bates
- The Winsor Cup for men’s first-class bowling – Matt Henry
- The Phyl Blackler Cup for women’s domestic bowling – Emma Black
- GJ Gardner Homes New Zealand Umpire of the Year – Chris Brown
