UAE skipper takes center stage as ICC unveils Associate Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) He was recently featured in the Best Performers of the Year 2024 award list. Across the various categories, several outstanding players received honours, including individual recognition as the Cricketer of the Year across formats. The last participant is the United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) skipper, who won the ICC Women Associate Cricketer of the 2024.

The UAE captain wins the special honour

In a stellar year for women’s cricket, Esha Ozathe captain of the UAE women’s cricket team, has been honored with the ICC’s Associate Cricketer of the Year 2024 award. This prestigious accolade underlines her outstanding performances and the growing prominence of women’s cricket in the UAE.

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Above all, OZA’s leadership on the field has been exemplary. Under his captaincy, the United Arab Emirates toured the The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) The Women’s Premier Cup title, with OZA emerging as the tournament’s standout performer. She topped the charts and was named player of the tournament, solidifying her reputation as one of the best players in associate cricket.

His consistency with the bat in 2024 was remarkable. She amassed 711 runs at an average of 47.40 and an impressive strike rate of 98.20, placing her alongside world cricket stars as Chamari Athapaththu i Smriti Mandhana. His ability to score runs under pressure and anchor innings was instrumental in his team’s success.

In addition to his batting heroics, Oza delivered with the ball, taking 16 wickets at an average of 19.68. Her deft variations and accuracy played a crucial role in the UAE’s victories, showing her as a true all-rounder.

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ACC Women’s Premier Cup success

The ACC Women’s Premier Cup was the crowning achievement of Oza’s year. Her outstanding unbeaten knock of 66 against the Netherlands in the Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier further demonstrated her ability to thrive under pressure.

T20 World Cup Heroes

Oza’s leadership shined during the T20 World Cup qualifiers where he guided the UAE to the knockout stages. His strategic decisions and consistent personal contributions were instrumental to the team’s impressive run.

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This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma cricket time company