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Annabel Sutherland Claims Second Straight Belinda Clark Medal After Narrow Vote

The recognition lands during a subdued team presentation that mirrors a season overshadowed by Australia’s World Cup exit.

Overview

  • Sutherland polled 77 votes to edge Beth Mooney on 74, with Alana King third on 55.
  • She also earned Australia’s ODI Player of the Year, while Mooney was named T20I Player of the Year on countback.
  • The awards were presented in camp rather than at a gala after Cricket Australia could not schedule the usual joint ceremony.
  • Her past 12 months featured 27 wickets at 15.63 and 250 runs at 41.66, and she said the year felt bittersweet after the World Cup elimination.
  • Sophie Molineux has been confirmed as captain, with conflicting reports on whether Sutherland interviewed for the role.