The star all-rounder created history by becoming the first player from New Zealand to win the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women\u2019s Cricketer of the Year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kerr, the star of the New Zealand\u2019s ICC T20 World Cup success in the UAE, headed off a talented field of contenders to win the supreme award, only days after being named the ICC\u2019s Women\u2019s T20I Cricketer of the Year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kerr capped off a tremendous calendar year of 2024 by taking took 29 T20I wickets at 15.55. She also set a new record for the most wickets in an ICC T20 World Cup; and was named both the Player of the Final, and Player of the Tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 24-year-old was also impressive in the ODI arena, averaging 33.00 with the bat and taking 14 wickets \u2013 including four-wicket hauls against India and Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hockley said Kerr\u2019s achievement in winning the award was \u201cmomentous\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m so admiring of Meile's desire for consistency of performance and her ability in delivering that. This is what separates a good player from a truly great player,\u201d said Hockley.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kerr believes enjoying her cricket and an improvement at the bowling crease led to her recent success and winning the prestigious award.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOver the past year, I think my bowling\u2019s improved,\u201d said Kerr when asked about her success. A lot of that comes down to the \u2018spin group\u2019 that I work with. I love working with Paul Wiseman and the others. We work hard but have a lot of fun too, and it pays off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cNothing\u2019s changed dramatically but we find little things to tweak and improve, and at this level it can make a big difference,\" Kerr said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
NZC chief executive Scott Weenink said Kerr\u2019s success was yet another significant milestone in a career that continues to uncover new ground.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis is an enormous accolade for Melie, and I know everyone within the New Zealand cricket network is incredibly proud of what she\u2019s been able to achieve.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
NZC chief executive Scott Weenink said Kerr\u2019s success was yet another significant milestone in a career that continues to uncover new ground.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Also Read: <\/b> Highest tax paying cricketers<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n