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Smith & Wyatt-Hodge: June's Top Cricketers Crowned
21 Jul
Summary
- Nathan Smith led New Zealand's Test series win in England with 16 wickets.
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge topped the T20 World Cup league stage with 302 runs.
- Both players expressed gratitude, prioritizing team success over individual awards.
New Zealand's Nathan Smith and England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge were honored as the ICC Men's and Women's Players of the Month for June 2026. Their exceptional performances in international cricket earned them the prestigious awards.
Smith was a standout performer in New Zealand's 2-1 Test series victory in England. As the series' highest wicket-taker, he claimed 16 wickets at an average of 23.00. His match-winning figures of 9/132 at Lord's were crucial to the team's triumph.
Wyatt-Hodge's brilliance shone during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup hosted in England. She led the league stage with 302 runs, including impressive centuries. Her consistent batting, highlighted by a 105 and an unbeaten 89, secured two Player of the Match awards.
Both players expressed their delight with the awards. Smith called the recognition special, emphasizing that the team's series win was his greatest achievement. Wyatt-Hodge found the honor made her unforgettable World Cup campaign even more memorable.
