Travis Head wins the Allan Border Medal as Australia's top male cricketer for 2023, while Annabel Sutherland takes home the Belinda Clark Medal as Australia's leading female cricketer.
Travis Head claimed his maiden Allan Border Medal , becoming Australia's leading male cricketer for 2023. Head's dominance with the bat saw him poll 208 votes, edging out Josh Hazlewood (158) and Pat Cummins (147). This accolade reflects his consistent performance across all formats - Test matches, ODIs, and T20s. Head's exceptional year included securing his place as a multi-format player for Australia, a near prerequisite for the Allan Border Medal .
He was also crowned the ODI player of the year, while Josh Hazlewood received the Shane Warne Test player of the year award, and Adam Zampa was named the Twenty20 player of the year. Votes were cast by players, media, and umpires for matches played from January 10, 2022.Meanwhile, Annabel Sutherland, a rising star in women's cricket, received the Belinda Clark Medal, becoming Australia's leading female cricketer. Sutherland's impressive Test performances, particularly her centuries against South Africa and England, contributed significantly to her victory with 168 votes. She edged out last year's winner, Ashleigh Gardner (143), with Beth Mooney securing third place (115). In 33 combined matches, Sutherland amassed 798 runs at an average of 46.94, including four centuries, and claimed 34 wickets at 20.82. Sutherland's success showcased her all-round abilities and solidified her position as a key player in the Australian women's cricket team
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