Liam Dawson Crowned PCA Men’s Player of the Year
Liam Dawson has emerged as the first domestic cricketer since 2018 to claim the coveted PCA Men’s Player of the Year award. His exceptional all-round performance for Hampshire in the 2023 season, where he amassed 71 wickets and 1,280 runs across all formats, propelled him to the top of the Overall MVP table.
Dawson’s triumph follows a string of England players who have secured the honor, including Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Chris Woakes, and Ben Stokes. Joe Denly was the last county player to receive the award in 2018.
In addition to the Player of the Year accolade, Dawson also scooped the PCA Men’s Domestic Overall MVP and the Vitality County Championship Player of the Year awards. He was also named captain of the IG PCA Men’s Team of the Year.
“It’s a huge honor,” said Dawson. “I didn’t expect this, so to win the award is a very proud moment. It’s a real highlight of my career.”
Scotland’s Kathryn Bryce was crowned the Women’s Player of the Year after leading The Blaze to the Charlotte Edwards Cup victory. She also claimed the PCA Women’s Domestic Overall MVP, Charlotte Edwards Cup Player of the Year, and captained the Metro Bank PCA Women’s Team of the Year.
“It’s been a brilliant year,” said Bryce. “This is a year I will remember for a long time.”
Jamie Smith and Ryana MacDonald-Gay were recognized as the PCA Men’s and Women’s Young Players of the Year, respectively. Smith made an immediate impact in Test cricket for England, while MacDonald-Gay made her England debut against Ireland.
The PCA Outstanding Contribution Award was presented to Matthew Maynard for his work with the Tom Maynard Trust, while James Anderson received the Special Merit award following his international retirement.
Neil Bainton and Anna Harris were named the PCA’s Umpires of the Year, and England players Harry Brook and Lauren Bell received the Rado Recognition award.