Sussex fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been named England’s Cricketer of the Year at the annual Cricket Media Club awards, recognising his impressive return to Test cricket during the summer.
The 32-year-old claimed 28 wickets across four Tests at an average of 9.30 after spending two years outside the England team.
His performances also propelled him into the top five of the International Cricket Council’s Test bowling rankings.
Robinson becomes the fifth recipient of the Bob Willis Trophy since the award was reassigned in 2022.
Bamber Claims County Championship Award
Warwickshire’s Ethan Bamber received the County Championship Player of the Year award after playing a major role in the Bears’ title-winning campaign.
The 27-year-old collected 69 wickets in 16 matches as Warwickshire secured their ninth championship title.
He took 32 wickets from late August onwards, helping the team win five of their final six matches to claim their first title since 2021.
Sharma Wins Men’s Young Cricketer Award
Middlesex fast bowler Naavya Sharma was named the 77th recipient of the Young Cricketer of the Year award.
The 21-year-old, who has represented England Lions, took 35 wickets in nine County Championship appearances at an average of 21. He also contributed to Middlesex’s One-Day Cup triumph.
Sharma joins a list of previous winners that includes Fred Trueman, Geoffrey Boycott, Ian Botham, David Gower, Mike Gatting, Andrew Flintoff, James Anderson, Ian Bell, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root and Ben Stokes.
He was unable to attend the awards lunch at Lord’s because he is currently representing England Lions in St Kitts.
Corteen-Coleman Receives Women’s Young Cricketer Award
England youngster Tilly Corteen-Coleman was voted Women’s Young Cricketer of the Year by the Cricket Media Club’s 450 members.
The 19-year-old, who turned 19 in August, impressed with her performances for Surrey and Southern Brave.
She also made her England debut in both white-ball formats and was included in the squad that reached the final of the T20 World Cup, where England lost to Australia at Lord’s.
Gordon Recognised for Women’s Cricket Contributions
Scotland international Kirstie Gordon won the Women’s Cricket Award after a successful year at international and domestic levels.
Gordon represented Scotland at the T20 World Cup while captaining Nottingham-based Blaze to a domestic treble.
The team secured victories in the T20 Blast, County Cup and One-Day Cup.
Brown Wins Disability Cricketer of the Year
England mixed disability cricketer Angus Brown was named Disability Cricketer of the Year.
Brown recorded a 43-ball century against India, becoming the first player to score a hundred for England in the mixed disability format.
He also set a new record in the Disability Premier League by scoring the fastest century in the competition’s history, reaching the milestone in 45 balls.
Full List of Cricket Media Club Awards Winners
The annual awards recognised six players across men’s, women’s and disability cricket categories.
- NV Play Men’s Young Cricketer of the Year: Naavya Sharma
- Women’s Young Cricketer of the Year, supported by Vitality: Tilly Corteen-Coleman
- County Championship Player of the Year, in association with The Borders Distillery: Ethan Bamber
- Bob Willis Trophy for England Player of the Year, supported by Vitality: Ollie Robinson
- Women’s Cricket Award, in association with JM Finn: Kirstie Gordon
- Disability Cricketer of the Year, in association with MCC: Angus Brown
