Australian star Tahlia McGrath looms as a coveted decide on the inaugural Women’s Premier League draft after her beautiful rise was capped by being topped the ICC Women’s T20 cricketer of the 12 months.
On the identical day it was confirmed there can be 5 new groups within the WPL to be performed in March this 12 months, McGrath was recognised for her beautiful efforts in 2022.
In solely 18 months since making her worldwide T20 debut, the South Australian has climbed to primary within the T20 batter rankings and has now been recognised as the most effective participant, batter or bowler, within the sport.
“It’s an absolute honour,” McGrath stated.
“I’m pretty fortunate to play in the team that I do, and I’m lucky to play with and against some of the best in the world.
“Thank you to all my friends, family and teammates. This one’s pretty special.”
McGrath can be on the high of the listing for the 5 groups when the Women’s Premier League participant public sale is held subsequent February, with a wage cap of a minimum of $2 million obtainable for them to spend.
Having solely made her debut in October 2021, McGrath lately climbed to the highest of the ICC Women’s T20 batting rankings, leapfrogging teammate Beth Mooney.
In a barnstorming 12 months of cricket, McGrath pommeled 435 runs at 62.14 in 16 T20 matches, together with a career-best 91 not out in opposition to England throughout Australia’s undefeated Ashes marketing campaign.
The 27-year-old additionally snared 13 wickets throughout 2022, together with career-best figures of 3-13 in opposition to Barbados throughout Australia’s gold-medal-winning Commonwealth Games marketing campaign.
McGrath additionally was promoted to captain Australia in India, changing the injured Alyssa Healy, having already taken the Adelaide Strikers to the WBBL title in a bumper 12 months of success.
