SOUTHERN Vipers pace bowler Lauren Bell has been nominated for the ICC emerging women’s cricketer of the year award.
The seamer has 40 international wickets to her name having made her debut in May 2022 against South Africa.
She claimed 22 scalps for England in 2023, as her side drew a fierce Ashes series, including beating Australia in the ODI and IT20 series.
At domestic level, Bell took her second-best figures for the Vipers, as she demolished South East Stars’ top order in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy on her way to 4-37.
She also picked up six wickets in just three Charlotte Edwards Cup matches as the Vipers completed a historic double.
That meant they became the first women’s regional team to hold both trophies at the same time.
She is nominated for the award alongside Bangladesh's Marufa Akter, Scotland's Darcey Carter, and Phoebe Litchfield of Australia.
You can vote for Lauren Bell by visiting the ICC awards website.
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