Hope humbled to be among Wisden’s top five
West Indies batsman Shai Hope admits he was bit shocked to be named as one of Wisden’s five Cricketers of the Year but said it was also a “huge privilege”.
The 24-yar-old Hope along with England women trio Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver and Anya Shrubsole as well as Essex seamer Jamie Porter were announced as the five recipients of the award.
ALSO READ: Wisden names five cricketers of the year
Hope rose to prominence after hitting centuries in both innings of a Test against England at Headingley in August last year, helping the Windies to an improbable five-wicket victory.
The Barbados-born Hope told the Press Association Sport: “It was bit of a shock when I got the news and obviously a huge privilege being named among the five. It is a very humbling feeling.
“It was a historic year because it was the first time three ladies were also honoured. That is a big step forward.
“I see how the game is progressing, I see how it’s being supported by all the fans around the world. I think it can only go forward and get bigger.”
Hope will next be in action on the international stage when the Windies host Sri Lanka for three Tests in June.
Latest
-
News
On this day in 2018: Australian trio banned after ball-tampering saga
The trio were handed their punishments on March 28, 2018.
-
County Cricket
Surrey stars eager to help Alec Stewart sign off with more silverware
Stewart has guided Surrey to three County Championship wins during his decade in charge.
-
Women's Cricket
Maia Bouchier smashes 91 as England Women seal T20 series victory
England made 177 for three and then restricted New Zealand to 130 for seven.
-
County Cricket
Yorkshire boosted by Harry Brook and Joe Root’s early-season availability
Both players are not at the Indian Premier League.
-
England
Ollie Pope ‘itching’ to get back scoring runs after ‘frustrating’ tour of India
The England vice-captain hit a superb 196 in Hyderabad, but averaged only 14.75 in the next four Tests of the India series.
-
Women's Cricket
Ellyse Perry says Ashes Test at MCG ‘amazing’ but unsure about four-day return
Australia will host England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the Women’s Ashes early next year.
-
County Cricket
Harry Brook set to return for start of Yorkshire’s County Championship campaign
Brook withdrew from England’s Test tour of India in January due to personal reasons.
-
England
England spinner Tom Hartley expects his exploits in India to be ‘life changing’
Hartley’s second-innings haul of seven for 62 in Hyderabad delivered one England’s greatest ever overseas victories.
-
Women's Cricket
Heather Knight urges more composure from England after New Zealand collapse
The tourists needed just 29 from 29 balls with eight wickets in hand.
-
Australia
On this day in 2018: Australia ‘sandpapergate’ ball-tampering controversy erupts
The incident led to Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft being banned from playing for Australia.