Mon Feb 03 19:01:06 UTC 2025: ## Head and Sutherland Crowned Australian Cricketers of the Year

**Melbourne, Australia** – Travis Head and Annabel Sutherland have been named the 2025 Australian Cricketers of the Year, winning the Allan Border Medal and Belinda Clark Award respectively. Head, currently with the Australian team in Sri Lanka preparing for the second Test, received his award remotely from coach Andrew McDonald. Sutherland accepted her award in person at the ceremony.

Head’s accolade caps a stellar year where he topped Australia’s run charts with 1399 runs across all formats. This included four centuries and five fifties, and saw him reach the number one spot in the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings. He expressed his disbelief at the achievement, highlighting his previous struggles for selection and his commitment to a positive approach on his return to the team.

Sutherland’s award follows a dominant year, including a double century and five wickets against South Africa in a Test match earlier this year and a crucial century during the women’s Ashes victory over England. Her consistent all-round performance in ODIs and T20Is, featuring impressive batting and bowling averages, solidified her place as the top female cricketer. She reflected on the team’s Ashes whitewash and her enjoyment of batting.

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