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**Marauding Bison** · 2nd September 2009, 23:13

there seems to be an absurdly large number of nominees

WeStMiDz · 2nd September 2009, 23:15

I think Onions has been entered into the cricketer of the year category more for comedy value rather than anything else.

Fatslogger · 2nd September 2009, 23:22

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Originally Posted by WeStMiDz

I think Onions has been entered into the cricketer of the year category more for comedy value rather than anything else.

That's certainly an explanation. It's very hard to see why he'd be in there for any other reason, to be honest. I know the England selectors are barking but leaving out a potential cricketer of the year for two tests in a series would be rather absurd were he a remotely sensible nominee.

1000yardstare · 2nd September 2009, 23:23

The nominations were made by a five-member selection panel headed by former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd and included former cricketers Anil Kumble of India, Mudassar Nazar of Pakistan, Bob Taylor of England and New Zealand's Stephen Fleming.

slop · 2nd September 2009, 23:24

What's the qualifying period? I though duminy would have been a good nominee for emerging player

Midnight · 3rd September 2009, 00:38

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Originally Posted by slop

What's the qualifying period? I though duminy would have been a good nominee for emerging player

August 13th 2008 until end of August this year.

From SA I would have thought Duminy or Parnell would be good emerging nominations.

Michelle Fivefer · 3rd September 2009, 01:50

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Originally Posted by Kim

Much as it pains me, Strauss should get test cricketer of the year. Emerging players arent very exciting.

I'd like Strauss to win, but Samaraweera has made more runs than Strauss from fewer matches at an average of 83.30, and there is the added factor that he was the most badly injured player in the terror attack in Lahore and has come back strongly since recovering.

As to Emerging Player of the Year: Ian Bell won this award three years ago and we're still waiting...

**geoff_boycotts_grandmother** · 3rd September 2009, 02:27

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Originally Posted by Marauding Bison

there seems to be an absurdly large number of nominees

Not to mention some absurd nominees.

Aidan11 · 3rd September 2009, 09:58

Onions inclusion also puzzled me too.

Midnight · 3rd September 2009, 15:23

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Originally Posted by Michelle Fivefer

I'd like Strauss to win, but Samaraweera has made more runs than Strauss from fewer matches at an average of 83.30, and there is the added factor that he was the most badly injured player in the terror attack in Lahore and has come back strongly since recovering.

As to Emerging Player of the Year: Ian Bell won this award three years ago and we're still waiting...

Some just take longer than others to fully emerge.

**geoff_boycotts_grandmother** · 3rd September 2009, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Aidan11

Onions inclusion also puzzled me too.

I assumed Lily Allen was on the judge's panel.

Midnight · 4th September 2009, 11:17

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Originally Posted by slop

What's the qualifying period? I though duminy would have been a good nominee for emerging player

Smith has expressed surprise that neither VDM or Parnell have been nominated for the emerging player award and that they had fewer than expected nominees. I have a feeling that Duminy was nominated last year because of ODI performances so players probably can only be selected once.

"When I look at the achievements we have achieved over a period of time I am obviously surprised that we don't have more nominations, particularly in the limited-overs format," Smith told the SABC.

WeStMiDz · 4th September 2009, 13:46

On second thoughts I would give ODI cricketer of the year to Sehwag. An average of 60 at a strike rate of 127 is staggering.

Fatslogger · 4th September 2009, 13:51

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Originally Posted by WeStMiDz

On second thoughts I would give ODI cricketer of the year to Sehwag. An average of 60 at a strike rate of 127 is staggering.

In fairness, that's hard to argue with.

slop · 4th September 2009, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Midnight

Smith has expressed surprise that neither VDM or Parnell have been nominated for the emerging player award and that they had fewer than expected nominees. I have a feeling that Duminy was nominated last year because of ODI performances so players probably can only be selected once.

"When I look at the achievements we have achieved over a period of time I am obviously surprised that we don't have more nominations, particularly in the limited-overs format," Smith told the SABC.

I had forgotten that Duminy had debuted in ODIs ages ago so maybe he's not emerging any more. I didn't realise he'd already been nominated as well.

Maty · 4th September 2009, 15:35

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Originally Posted by WeStMiDz

I don't think Samaraweera should be considered. He's played all his 9 test matches in the last 12 months in Asia.

not really his fault though is it, thats just the scheduale.

WeStMiDz · 4th September 2009, 15:41

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Originally Posted by St Maty of Derbyshire

not really his fault though is it, thats just the scheduale.

True but then I think there are more worthy candidates.

Ali TT · 5th September 2009, 20:31

I'm sorry, I didn't realise we were only allowed to consider the batting candidates for player of the year?

Overall Player of the Year- Mitchell Johnson (even with the disappointing Ashes he has had a big year- it says a lot that the focus was on him throughout the Summer)
Test Player of the Year-Dale Steyn (best player for best team)
ODI Player of the Year-Ajantha Mendis or Umar Gul
T20- Dilshan or Afridi

Midnight · 15th September 2009, 13:15

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8233454.stm

Strauss shortlisted for player of the year. An spread between all test playing countries with only South Africa missing out on a nomination in any shortlist category. The Banglas don't feature either.

Cricketer of the year nominees:
Mahendra Dhoni (Ind), Gautam Gambhir (Ind), Mitchell Johnson (Aus), Andrew Strauss (Eng).

Test player of the year:
Gautam Gambhir (Ind), Mitchell Johnson (Aus), Thilan Samaraweera (Sri), Andrew Strauss (Eng).

ODI player of the year:
Shivnarine Chanderpaul (WI), Mahendra Dhoni (Ind), Virender Sehwag (Ind), Yuvraj Singh (Ind).

Emerging player:
Ben Hilfenhaus (Aus), Graham Onions (Eng), Jesse Ryder (NZ), Peter Siddle (Aus).

Twenty20 International Performance of the Year:
Shahid Afridi (Pkn), Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri), Chris Gayle (WI), Umar Gul (Pkn).

Associate and Affiliate Player of the Year:
Rizwan Cheema (Can), Ryan ten Doeschate (Ned), William Porterfield (Ire), Edgar Schiferli (Ned).

Women's Cricketer of the Year:
Charlotte Edwards (Eng), Shelley Nitschke (Aus), Claire Taylor (Eng).

Umpire of the Year:
Aleem Dar (Pkn), Tony Hill (NZ), Asad Rauf (Pkn), Simon Taufel (Aus).

Spirit of Cricket:
Australia, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka.

WeStMiDz · 1st October 2009, 21:02

Results have been announced.

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2nd September 2009, 23:15	#82
WeStMiDz Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,589	I think Onions has been entered into the cricketer of the year category more for comedy value rather than anything else.

2nd September 2009, 23:24	#85
slop Posting God Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cambridge Team(s): South Africa Age: 44 Posts: 18,805	What's the qualifying period? I though duminy would have been a good nominee for emerging player

3rd September 2009, 09:58	#89
Aidan11 Harmisonesque Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somewhere cold and wet Posts: 43,391	Onions inclusion also puzzled me too.

4th September 2009, 13:46	#93
WeStMiDz Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,589	On second thoughts I would give ODI cricketer of the year to Sehwag. An average of 60 at a strike rate of 127 is staggering.

5th September 2009, 20:31	#98
Ali TT Posting God Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 24,650	I'm sorry, I didn't realise we were only allowed to consider the batting candidates for player of the year? Overall Player of the Year- Mitchell Johnson (even with the disappointing Ashes he has had a big year- it says a lot that the focus was on him throughout the Summer) Test Player of the Year-Dale Steyn (best player for best team) ODI Player of the Year-Ajantha Mendis or Umar Gul T20- Dilshan or Afridi

15th September 2009, 13:15	#99
Midnight Legendary Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melbourne Team(s): Australia Posts: 8,184	http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8233454.stm Strauss shortlisted for player of the year. An spread between all test playing countries with only South Africa missing out on a nomination in any shortlist category. The Banglas don't feature either. Cricketer of the year nominees: Mahendra Dhoni (Ind), Gautam Gambhir (Ind), Mitchell Johnson (Aus), Andrew Strauss (Eng). Test player of the year: Gautam Gambhir (Ind), Mitchell Johnson (Aus), Thilan Samaraweera (Sri), Andrew Strauss (Eng). ODI player of the year: Shivnarine Chanderpaul (WI), Mahendra Dhoni (Ind), Virender Sehwag (Ind), Yuvraj Singh (Ind). Emerging player: Ben Hilfenhaus (Aus), Graham Onions (Eng), Jesse Ryder (NZ), Peter Siddle (Aus). Twenty20 International Performance of the Year: Shahid Afridi (Pkn), Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri), Chris Gayle (WI), Umar Gul (Pkn). Associate and Affiliate Player of the Year: Rizwan Cheema (Can), Ryan ten Doeschate (Ned), William Porterfield (Ire), Edgar Schiferli (Ned). Women's Cricketer of the Year: Charlotte Edwards (Eng), Shelley Nitschke (Aus), Claire Taylor (Eng). Umpire of the Year: Aleem Dar (Pkn), Tony Hill (NZ), Asad Rauf (Pkn), Simon Taufel (Aus). Spirit of Cricket: Australia, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka.

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WeStMiDz Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,589	Results have been announced.