Amelia Kerr wins Debbie Hockley Medal for 4th consecutive year Amelia Kerr has been awarded the Debbie Hockley Medal for the fourth consecutive year at the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) awards, recognizing her as the best women's cricketer of the year. The honor was presented to Kerr, the captain of the New Zealand women's team, while Jacob Duffy, a New Zealand seamer, received the Sir Richard Hadlee medal for men's cricket. Duffy surpassed Hadlee's record for most wickets by a New Zealander in a calendar year, achieving 23 wickets in 2025. Kerr's performance in 2025 was highlighted by her transition into a full-time leadership role. She was named Player of the Series in both the home T20I series against Zimbabwe and South Africa, as well as the ODI leg against Zimbabwe. Debbie Hockley, who presented the medal, praised Kerr as a "dominant force in every facet of the game," underscoring her impact across all formats of the sport. Duffy's accolades included the Test Player of the Year award and the Winsor Cup for men's First-Class bowling, marking a historic achievement as one of the few players to win three major awards in a single night. His success came after New Zealand's attack faced challenges due to injuries during the Test series against the West Indies, where he took 23 wickets at an average of 15.43. Other notable awards saw wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert win the men's T20I Player of the Year for his contributions to New Zealand's run to the final. Seifert scored 326 runs in eight innings at an average of 46.57 and a strike rate of 166.32 during the competition. Kerr also claimed the Women's T20 Player of the Year award, while her elder sister Jess Kerr was honored with the Women's Domestic Player of the Year and Super Smash Women's Player of the Year titles.#amelia_kerr #jacob_duffy #debbie_hockley_medal #new_zealand_cricket #sir_richard_hadlee_medal
