Compton–Miller Medal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Compton–Miller Medal |
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|---|---|
| Competition | The Ashes |
| Given for | Man of the Series in the Ashes |
| Country |  Australia England |
| Presented by | Cricket Australia England and Wales Cricket Board |
| History | |
| First award | 2005 |
| Editions | 9 |
| First winner | Andrew Flintoff |
| Most wins | Steve Smith (2) |
| Most recent | Chris Woakes (2023) |
The Compton–Miller Medal is a special award in cricket. It is given to the best player in an Ashes series. The Ashes is a famous set of cricket matches played between Australia and England.
This award started in 2005. It is named after two legendary cricketers: Denis Compton from England and Keith Miller from Australia. Both were amazing players and also good friends. They were known for their love of the game and life.
The medal was first announced just before the first match of the 2005 Ashes series. Family members of Denis Compton and Keith Miller were there. The captains of the Australian and English teams, Ricky Ponting and Michael Vaughan, were also present.
Who Has Won the Compton–Miller Medal?
The Compton–Miller Medal is given after each Ashes series. Here is a list of the talented players who have won this award:
| Series | Player | Why They Won |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Andrew Flintoff |
An all-rounder for England. He scored 402 runs and took 24 wickets. He was a key player in England's win. |
| 2006–07 | Ricky Ponting |
Australia's captain and a top batsman. He scored 576 runs, including two centuries (100 runs or more). |
| 2009 | Andrew Strauss |
England's opening batsman and captain. He scored 474 runs, helping his team. |
| 2010–11 | Alastair Cook |
An opening batsman for England. He scored an incredible 766 runs, including two centuries and one double century (200 runs or more). |
| 2013 | Ian Bell |
A middle-order batsman for England. He scored 562 runs, including three centuries. |
| 2013–14 | Mitchell Johnson |
A fast bowler for Australia. He took 37 wickets, making him very dangerous for the opposing team. |
| 2015 | Joe Root |
A middle-order batsman for England. He scored 460 runs, including two centuries. |
| 2017–18 | Steve Smith |
Australia's top batsman and captain. He scored 687 runs, including two centuries and one double century. |
| 2019 | Steve Smith |
A top batsman for Australia. He scored 774 runs, including two centuries and one double century. He is the only player to win this award twice! |
| 2021–22 | Travis Head |
A middle-order batsman for Australia. He scored 357 runs, including two centuries. |
| 2023 | Chris Woakes |
An all-rounder for England. He scored 79 runs and took 19 wickets, including one five-wicket haul. |
