Batsman Ryan Rickelton was named Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season at the Lions awards ceremony for the 2022-23 season recently.
Rickelton was also named 4-Day Domestic Series Batter of the Season and One Day Cup Batter of the Season.
He won the 4-Day Domestic Series Fielder of the Season award as well.
Selected Lions awards
Men’s cricket
4-Day Domestic Series
- Batter of the Season: Ryan Rickelton
- Bowler of the Season: Bjorn Fortuin
- Fielder of the Season: Ryan Rickelton
One Day Cup
- Batter of the Season: Ryan Rickelton
- Bowler of the Season: Sisanda Magala
- Fielder of the Season: Joshua Richards
T20 Challenge
- Batter of the Season: Wiaan Mulder
- Bowler of the Season: Lutho Sipamla
- Fielder of the Season: Mitchell van Buuren
Other
- Newcomer of the Season: Evan Jones
- Most Improved Player of the Season: Connor Esterhuizen
- Planet Fitness Fitness Award: Mitchell van Buuren
- Players’ Player of the Season: Ryan Rickelton
- Player of the Season: Ryan Rickelton
- Fans’ Player of the Season: Mitchell van Buuren
Women’s cricket
50-over competition
- Batter of the Season: Kirstie Thomson
- Bowler of the Season: Lehlohonolo Sardick
- Fielder of the Season: Palesa Mapoo
T20 competition
- Batter of the Season: Kirstie Thomson
- Bowler of the Season: Yolani Fourie
- Fielder of the Season: Sarah Nettleton
Other
- Newcomer of the Season: Sunette Viljoen-Louw
- Most Improved Player of the Season: Samantha Schutte
- Players’ Player of the Season: Yolani Fourie
- Player of the Season: Yolani Fourie
- Fans’ Player of the Season: Lehlohonolo Sardick
Club cricket
- Premier League A Batter of the Season: Muhammed Manack
- Premier League B Batter of the Season: Rashaad Fuller
- Premier League A Bowler of the Season: Marco Biljon
- Premier League B Bowler of the Season: Ussad Ullah
- Premier League A Player of the Season: Muhammed Manack
- Premier League B Player of the Season: Doug Gird
- Club of the Season: Delfos Cricket Club
Academy cricket
- Batter of the Season: Muhammad Manack
- Bowler of the Season: Marco van Biljon
- Player of the Season: Muhammad Manack
Blind cricket
- Batter of the Season: Isaac Bidla
- Bowler of the Season: Doctor Malinga
- Most Improved Player of the Season: Siyavuya Mahlikihla
- Player of the Season: Buhle Bhidla
Deaf cricket
- Batter of the Season: Sivesh Poonsamy-Muthoo
- Bowler of the Season: Colin Venter
- Fielder of the Season: Clifford Letsoalo
- Player of the Season: Sivesh Poonsamy-Muthoo
What Lions Cricket president Anne Vilas said
“We’re proud of our hubs, clubs, schools, universities, and communities – from players, administrators, fans and partners, we have maintained solid sportsmanship, played the game the best way we know how and can hold our heads high,” said Vilas.
What Lions head of cricket services Reuben Mandlazi said
“Our off-field wins are a direct result of consistency, communication and team work – late nights, early mornings, most weekends. Our pride have hosted world class tournaments, produced quality players and people – and created an environment in which we not only thrive, but we live, learn and lead,” said Mandlazi.
What Lions Cricket CEO Jono Leaf-Wright said
“We look forward to positively impacting lives in all that we do, producing great players on the field, and even better people off it,” said Leaf-Wright.