All-rounder Jason Smith was named Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year at the Dolphins’ awards ceremony for South Africa’s 2022-23 domestic season on Wednesday.
Smith, who left Western Province for KwaZulu-Natal in 2021, had also been nominated for the Dolphins’ 4-Day Domestic Series Player of the Year and One-Day Cup Player of the Year awards.
Dolphins awards for 2022-23 season
- 4-Day Domestic Series Player of the Year: Prenelan Subrayen
- One-Day Cup Player of the Year: Brad Porteous
- T20 Challenge Player of the Year: Grant Roelofsen
- Player of the Year: Jason Smith
- Players’ Player of the Year: Jason Smith
“We would like to congratulate all award winners and thank them for all they contributed to the Dolphins over the past season,” said KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union president Yunus Bobat.
“The Dolphins had another season to remember, and we must commend the entire squad on their efforts throughout the season.
“The management, coaches and players can be very proud of all their efforts, and we look forward to building on this from the start of next season.”
KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union chief executive officer Heinrich Strydom added: “It was another exciting season for the Dolphins and to win the 4-Day Domestic Series for the second time in three seasons was far and above the highlight.
“Once again the players showed incredible character to claim four wins in a row to win the competition and it’s very encouraging to see many different players sticking up their hands and contributing.
“A huge congratulations to all the prize winners but it’s a complete squad effort and we are very proud of what the players produced this season.”