Australian star Tahlia McGrath looms as a coveted choose 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 could 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 No.1 within the T20 batter rankings and has now been recognised as one of the best 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 could be on the prime of the listing for the 5 groups when the participant public sale is held subsequent February with a wage cap of at the least $2 million out there for them to spend.
Having solely made her debut in October, 2021, final December , McGrath climbed to No. 1 on 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 towards 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 towards Barbados through the gold-medal profitable Commonwealth Games marketing campaign.
McGrath additionally was elevated to captain of 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.
Originally revealed as Australian star Tahlia McGrath named ICC T20 participant of the 12 months
