Joe Root, England’s cricketing superstar and 2025 Cricket Media Club award winner! He captured England’s Bob Willis Trophy and was awarded the coveted honor of England’s player of the year. This new honor comes on the heels of an extraordinary year for Root. October 2024 saw him establish himself as England’s all-time leading Test run-scorer and move up to second place on the overall Test list behind legendary Indian Sachin Tendulkar.
Root’s proud accomplishment as the highest run-scorer has further solidified his status among cricketing elites. It is a testament to his dominant consistency and extraordinary talent over the course of his career. His recent recognition at the Cricket Media Club awards speaks to this even more — both because he won and because of what his winning means.
“To receive anything with the great Bob Willis’s name on it, and an award that is held in such high esteem by the players, coming from the people who watch every ball of cricket all around the world means a huge amount,” – Joe Root
Root’s remarkable achievements were celebrated at the 2025 Cricket Media Club awards. Most importantly, they continued to shine a spotlight on the cricketer’s community’s rising talents. Davina Perrin won the Emergent Cricketer of the Year award, recognizing her promise to go far within the sport. At the same time, Rehan Ahmed was named Young Cricketer of the Year, evidence of the burgeoning talent that continues to flood into English cricket.
Haseeb Hameed was the recipient of the County Championship Player of the Year award for his superb efforts in domestic cricket. This amazing accomplishment speaks to the incredible wealth of talent that exists within English cricket. The awards acknowledged women’s contributions to the sport, with Lauren Bell winning the Women’s Cricket Award for her impactful presence on the field.
James Dixon has been awarded the title of Lord’s Taverners Disability Cricketer of the Year. This important title further highlights the importance of inclusivity and diversity within the sport of cricket.
An Excellent Performance Award was given for outstanding individual accomplishments. Off the pitch they celebrated cricket’s rich and diverse heritage and proved its inclusive, brave and creative future. With legends like Joe Root leading by example and new talents emerging each year, the sport continues to thrive in England and beyond.
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