South Africa’s captain, Aiden Markram, earned the accolade after a stellar all-round performance in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. His match-winning innings of 136 and key wickets helped South Africa secure their first ICC men’s title in 27 years. Markram described the award as a “privilege,” expressing pride in contributing to a historic win for his country.

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West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews claimed the women’s award for the fourth time, following a dominant T20I series against South Africa. She scored 147 runs and took 2 wickets, earning acclaim for her match-winning all-round performances.

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For the men’s award, the shortlist included Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, and Pathum Nissanka. The women’s nominees were Hayley Matthews, Afy Fletcher, and Tazmin Brits. Winners were determined through a mix of expert panel votes (90%) and fan voting (10%), with final announcements made in mid-July.

Markram s recognition highlights South Africa’s Test revival, affirms his status as a top-tier all-rounder, and boosts morale after a landmark triumph.

Matthews’ dominance and leadership in the women’s game shine in her repeated wins, reinforcing her status as a premier all-round talent.

 

 

 

 

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Not only are outstanding performances honored and acknowledged by these awards, but they also reflect players’ consistent impact across formats, reaffirming their influence on international cricket.