(Cricket news) The Irish Cricket Awards returns to an in-person event for the first time since 2020, and the fifteen award categories will recognise players, coaches, volunteers, groundsmen, officials, and clubs for the contribution they make to the game in Ireland.
Two of the most prestigious awards on the night will be presented to the International Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year. The award is a peer-nominated award, with players all awarding 3-2-1 rankings to their teammates.
Clear Treasury International Men’s Player of the Year shortlist (in alphabetical order)
- Andrew Balbirnie
- George Dockrell
- Josh Little
- Harry Tector
(Winner in 2022 – Paul Stirling)
Hanley Energy International Women’s Player of the Year shortlist (in alphabetical order)
- Laura Delany
- Arlene Kelly
- Gaby Lewis
- Orla Prendergast
(Winner in 2022 – Gaby Lewis)
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OTHER AWARDS
Other award categories on the night:
- Cricket Writers of Ireland Hall of Fame
- Gibney’s Outstanding Contribution and Service to Irish Cricket
- HBV Studios Inter-Provincial Player of the Year
- Arachas Super Series Player of the Year
- Waterford Crystal Volunteering Excellence Award
- Shapoorji Pallonji Outstanding Contribution to Coaching
- Butlers Club of the Year
- Turkish Airlines Club Player of the Year – Men
- Turkish Airlines Club Player of the Year – Women
- Clear Treasury Emerging Talent Award – Men
- Beauchamps Emerging Talent Award – Women
- KB Sports Hub Club Cricket Official of the Year
- Tildenet Groundskeeping Team of the Year
