Fast bowlers dominate the annual Cricket Writers' Club awards as Ollie Robinson, Naavya Sharma and Ethan Bamber claim top prizes.
Fast bowlers dominated the annual Cricket Writers' Club awards as Ollie Robinson and two other England aspirants, Naavya Sharma and Ethan Bamber, secured major prizes at the lunch held at Lord's, according to information published by BBC.
The ceremony celebrated standout domestic and international performances from the recent cricket season, highlighting exceptional bowling figures across the County Championship and Test matches.
Organized by the 450-strong membership of the Cricket Writers' Club, the event recognized pivotal contributions to English cricket from both established internationals and emerging young talents.
Ollie Robinson wins Bob Willis Trophy for England
Sussex paceman Ollie Robinson, 32, was named England's cricketer of the year following his remarkable return to Test cricket this summer after two years out in the cold.
Robinson took 28 wickets in four Tests at an average of just 9.30, lifting him into the International Cricket Council Test bowling rankings top five.
He becomes the fifth winner of the Bob Willis Trophy since it was reallocated in 2022, cementing his status as a vital component of the England bowling attack.
Ethan Bamber and Naavya Sharma claim county honors
Warwickshire spearhead Ethan Bamber, 27, who took 69 wickets in 16 matches in the Bears stunning ninth title triumph, was the County Championship player of the year.
Bamber claimed 32 of those wickets from late August onwards as the Bears won five of their last six games to win the title for the first time since 2021.
Middlesex young fast bowler Naavya Sharma became the 77th winner of the Young Cricketer of the Year Award after taking 35 wickets in nine matches.
Tilly Corteen-Coleman and Kirstie Gordon recognized
England youngster Tilly Corteen-Coleman, who turned 19 in August, was voted by the membership as Women's Young Cricketer of the Year.
She starred for Surrey and Southern Brave, made her England debut in both white-ball formats, and played in the T20 World Cup squad.
Scotland's Kirstie Gordon won the Women's Cricket Award after representing Scotland and captaining the Blaze to a domestic treble.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Bob Willis Trophy at the Cricket Writers' Club awards?
Sussex fast bowler Ollie Robinson won the Bob Willis Trophy as England Player of the Year after taking 28 wickets in four Tests at an average of 9.30.
Who was named County Championship Player of the Year?
Warwickshire spearhead Ethan Bamber claimed the County Championship Player of the Year award after taking 69 wickets during his team's title-winning campaign.
Who won the Young Cricketer of the Year award?
Middlesex fast bowler Naavya Sharma won the Men's Young Cricketer of the Year award, while Tilly Corteen-Coleman won the women's equivalent.
