North West Cricket honoured its top players, coaches, umpires and scorers during a glittering 2021/22 awards ceremony held at the Madiba Banquet Hall in Potchefstroom on Friday, 9 September.

The big winners on the night were the men’s and women’s Dragons players of the year. All-rounder, Senuran Muthusamy won the NW Dragons men’s Player of the Year award, whilst Tazmin Brits won the NW Dragons Women Player of the Year award.

Muthusamy also picked up the NW Dragons men’s Bowler of the Year award in his first season as a Dragons player.

Wesley Marshall was named at the NW Dragons Batsman of the Year, whilst the Players Player of the Year award goes to the experienced Heino Kuhn, who will also captain the side this season. Kuhn deputises for Nicky van den Bergh, who is still recovering from an injury.

Photos: Wouter Pienaar

The NW Dragons women’s team was also honoured on stage after winning the CSA Women’s 50 over title this past season.

Women’s cricket and its continuous development is definitely one of North West Cricket’s strong points. 17-year-old Elandri Janse van Rensburg won numerous awards on the night including the u.19 Women’s Player of the Year and NW Dragons women Bowler of the Year.

Former NW Dragons women’s coach, Wynand Schmitt was also awarded with the Coach of the Year award.

The Scorer of the Year award went to Karabo Nkagisang. The Umpire of the Year award was won by Adele Louw.

NWU I was awarded as winners of the NW Club Cricket Premier League. Chris Britz (NWU captain) was also awarded as the NW Academy Player of the Year.

Follow the Herald website for an updated list of winners.