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The shortlist for the naming of the men’s One-Day Cup trophy is down to three after Australian cricket fans had their say.
Fan engagement and feedback over the past month has clearly separated three players from the rest: Michael Bevan, Dean Jones and Andrew Symonds.
Thousands of passionate cricket supporters gave their opinion about whose name should be on the trophy in perpetuity, with more than 10,000 responses on Cricket Australia’s social media channels and more than 8,000 fans voting in an online poll on cricket.com.au.
The Australian Cricket Hall of Fame committee, led by Chair Peter King, has kindly agreed to assess the credentials of the three players shortlisted before a recommendation is provided to the CA Board.
In the coming days CA’s digital channels will feature articles and highlight packages championing the careers of Bevan, Jones and Symonds and encourage fans to engage in further discussion in the lead up to the decision.
Key criteria for the award include:
- An elite record in the Men’s One-Day Domestic competition.
- A top performer at international level for Australia in Men’s One-Day cricket.
- A player who is synonymous with the 50-over format – i.e. has had a major impact on the game, including through performance and inspiring evolution in the way the format is played.
Fans can watch the entire domestic summer of cricket, including the One-Day Cup, live on Kayo Sports, cricket.com.au and the CA Live app.
James Allsopp, CA’s Chief of Cricket, said:
“Thank you to all cricket supporters who have taken the time to voice their support and share their opinions via social media and email.
“The level of engagement across CA’s social channels and digital platforms clearly demonstrates the passion Australians have for our cricketing heroes at both domestic and international level.
“It is absolutely fitting that fan support has narrowed the shortlist to Michael Bevan, Dean Jones and Andrew Symonds and we know that whoever the trophy is named after in perpetuity will be thoroughly deserving of the honour.”
Peter King, Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Chair, said:
“The Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Committee is delighted to be adjudicating the player to be awarded the honour of having his name attached to the men’s One-Day Cup trophy.
“Australian cricket fans have done a fantastic job narrowing the shortlist down to three exceptional players.
“The ACHoF Committee will consider and debate the outstanding records and achievements of the three players before providing a recommendation to the CA Board.”
Michael Bevan
South Australia, New South Wales & Tasmania
- 78 Domestic One-Day Matches
- 3,243 runs @ 61.18
- Highest score 135 not out v Western Australia at the WACA Ground
- Two Centuries, 28 Half Centuries
- Six Domestic One-Day Cup titles – 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 2000-01, 2001-02 (NSW), 2004-05 (TAS).
Australia
- 239 One Day International Matches
- 6,962 runs @ 51.95
- Highest score 108 not out v England at The Oval
- Six Centuries, 46 Half Centuries
- 1999 & 2003 ICC World Cup Winner
Dean Jones
Victoria
- 55 Domestic One Day Matches
- 2,122 runs @ 50.52
- Highest score 139 not out v New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground
- Four centuries, 13 half centuries
- Captained Victoria to the 1994-95 Domestic One-Day Cup title
Australia
- 164 ODI matches
- 6,068 runs @ 44.61
- Highest score 145 v England at the Gabba
- Seven centuries, 46 half centuries
- 1987 ICC World Cup winner
- 1990 Wisden Cricketer of the Year
- Australian Cricket Hall of Fame inductee 2019
Andrew Symonds
Queensland
- 85 Domestic One Day Matches
- 1,981 runs @ 27.13
- Highest score 91 v Western Australia at the Gabba
- 11 Half Centuries
- 46 wickets @ 37.97 (Econ Rate 4.88 RPO)
- Three Domestic One-Day Cup Titles – 1995-96, 1997-98, 2008-09
Australia
- 198 One Day International Matches
- 5,088 runs @ 39.75
- Highest score 156 v New Zealand in Wellington
- Six Centuries, 30 Half Centuries
- 133 Wickets @ 37.25 (Econ Rate 5.00 RPO)
- Best Bowling 5-18 v Bangladesh at Old Trafford
- 2003 & 2007 ICC World Cup Winner
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