The 2024 edition of the Wisden almanack has just been published, revealing its annual selection of Cricketers of the Year. This year’s selection emphasizes the remarkable performances that made last English summer so extraordinary. Jamie Smith, Sophie Ecclestone and Gus Atkinson were all applauded for their exceptional achievements in the sport. This new annual tradition, instituted in 1889, is the players’ tribute to those who have made a lasting impact on English cricket.
The choice of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year is a serious business — rigorous and painstaking. For each award, Wisden’s editor considers the performances from all around the world, making sure that each winner represents truly outstanding on-field excellence. The awards are primarily designed to recognize and reward something to do with enrichment and diversity in English cricket. They pay tribute to those international cricketers who feature best in the English game.
This year’s circle of selections shines some light on the exceptional talents of Smith, Ecclestone, and Atkinson. Infielder Jamie Smith was perhaps the best non-pitcher with his excellent batting to win over fans and media. Sophie Ecclestone, renowned for her bowling skills, continued to dominate the pitch, showcasing her remarkable ability to take wickets at crucial moments. Gus Atkinson showed his early potential, establishing himself as an impact player in close matches for most of the 2024 campaign.
The Wisden awards are the most prestigious awards in the cricketing world. Indeed players regard them as the highest accolade available to the cricketers’ game in England. We congratulate all of the above recipients for their fantastic, peerless work. Alongside those resounding accolades, we celebrate their great contributions to their teams and the game altogether.
Players are only eligible for this honor once in their playing careers. This rarity makes it a very prized achievement. The final call is always up to the Wisden editor, who has sole discretion over the choice.
As a result, on Thursday, the Wisden contributors unveiled their 2024 Wisden Cricketers of the Year. This year’s edition is particularly special for cricket fans as it was the 150th Wisden almanack that was published. The annual volume release is touted as a complete, official, cricketing yearbook detailing all of the year’s activity, records being broken and performances being mirrored under one roof.
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