Trott named cricketer of the year


Jonathan Trott

Trott helped England retain the Ashes

Batsman Jonathan Trott has been named as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) men’s cricketer of the year, as chosen by the British media.

Batter Lydia Greenway is the women’s cricketer of the year with Umesh Valjee winning the disability award.

Warwickshire’s Trott, 30, has taken his Test average up to an impressive 66.77 in the past 12 months with his one-day average standing at 55.65.

Trott was a key member of the side who retained the Ashes in Australia.

It was the first time England had won on Australian soil for 24 years.

He is currently third in the ICC’s world rankings

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