Here’s list of ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year winners ft. Amelia Kerr

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Karen Rolton: The inaugural winner
Jhulan Goswami: The player who led the way for India to win the prized title
Smriti Mandhana: A 2-time recipient of the coveted title
Amelia Kerr: The rising New Zealand star
List of all recipients of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the results of the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2024. Introduced in 2006, this year, New Zealand star all-rounder Amelia Kerr bagged the coveted award. The young Blackcaps sensation was bestowed this award after she defeated South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu and Australia’s Annabel Sutherland to win the prized possession of global cricket. In the light of the recent winner of the coveted title, here is a detailed account of the marquee winners of the award.

Karen Rolton: The inaugural winner

The Australian all-rounder was the first recipient of the award in the year 2006 Rolton achieved an impressive batting average just shy of 50.00 during the voting period, showcasing her skill with scores of 71 and 97 runs in the second Ashes Test against England in August 2005. In addition to her strong batting performances, she also delivered standout bowling figures in one-day internationals, claiming 4 wickets for just 29 runs, marking her best ODI bowling performance to date. During this period, Rolton also reached a significant milestone, earning her 100th ODI cap for Australia, further cementing her legacy as one of the team’s key players.

Jhulan Goswami: The player who led the way for India to win the prized title

Jhulan Goswami maintained a remarkable bowling average of under 22 in both Test and ODI cricket, with figures of 12.40 and 21.80, respectively. Known for her exceptional accuracy, she consistently bowled with precision, ensuring a low economy rate throughout her career. One of her standout performances came in a Test match against England, where she claimed 5 wickets for just 33 runs, showcasing her ability to dominate with the ball. In addition to her impressive bowling feats, Goswami also achieved her highest-ever score in international cricket during the voting period, contributing a vital 69 runs to her team’s efforts. Her all-round performance underscored her importance as a key player for India during the calendar year.

Smriti Mandhana: A 2-time recipient of the coveted title

India’s explosive opening batter Smriti Mandhana won the coveted award two times; in the year 2018 and in 2021. The emphatic Indian batter is the only 3rd player along with Ellyse Perry and Nat Sciver-Brunt to have won the title more than once. Mandhana scored 855 runs in 22 international matches across all formats in 2021 to bag the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award. Her record was even more impressive in the year 2018 when she pulled 669 runs in ODIs and 622 runs in T20Is.

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Amelia Kerr: The rising New Zealand star

New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr has been named the recipient of the prestigious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for 2024, solidifying her status as the standout player of the year. The 24-year-old saved her finest performance for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final, where she top-scored with 43 runs off 38 balls, outshining both teams in the decisive match. Kerr’s composed innings anchored New Zealand’s total, as she arrived at the crease in the second over and remained until the penultimate, playing a crucial role in guiding the blackcaps to a match-winning score of 158/5.

Throughout the year, Kerr’s all-round contributions were evident, particularly in One Day Internationals, where she accumulated 264 runs at an average of 33 and claimed 14 wickets across nine matches. However, it was in T20 Internationals where Kerr truly shone, earning her the Cricketer of the Year award. In 18 T20Is in 2024, she racked up an impressive 387 runs at an average of 24.18, while also setting a national record by taking 29 wickets in a single calendar year. Her remarkable performances with both bat and ball have firmly established her as one of the top all-rounders in women’s cricket.