Root and Sciver-Brunt head PCA awards shortlist

England cricketers Joe Root and Tammy Beaumont have been named as the top contenders for the prestigious PCA awards. The pair have had an outstanding year, with Root leading the England Test team to series wins against India and Sri Lanka, while Beaumont was instrumental in helping the England Women’s team win the World Cup.

Root has been in stellar form with the bat, scoring over 1,000 runs in Test matches this year, while Beaumont has been a consistent performer with both bat and ball. The PCA awards are presented annually to recognize the achievements of players in domestic and international cricket.

Other players on the shortlist include Heather Knight, Sophie Ecclestone, Ben Stokes, and Jofra Archer. The winners will be announced at a ceremony later this month, with the awards being voted on by current and former players, as well as members of the media.

Root and Beaumont are considered frontrunners for the top awards, given their outstanding performances throughout the year. Both players have been key figures in their respective teams and have played crucial roles in their success.

The PCA awards are highly prestigious and are a coveted prize for any cricketer. Winning one of these awards is a testament to the hard work and dedication that players put into their craft, and it is a recognition of their contribution to the game of cricket.

Root and Beaumont will be hoping to add the PCA awards to their growing list of accolades, as they continue to establish themselves as two of the best players in the world. Their inclusion in the shortlist is a testament to their skill and talent, and it is a recognition of their outstanding performances throughout the year.