“Best is yet to come”: New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr After Winning ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year

New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr is at the top of her game. At just 24, she has already achieved what many dream of. She was the star of the T20 World Cup final, helping New Zealand win their first-ever title. She also bagged the Player of the Tournament award.

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This week, she added another major trophy to her collection—the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2024. But Kerr believes she’s nowhere near her peak.

“If I was 24 and said I’m the best I can be, I think that would be pretty sad,” Kerr said during a media roundtable.

She is hungry for more. She knows there is room to improve.

More to Achieve in Batting and Bowling

Kerr is already one of the best in women’s cricket. A top-order batter and a skillful wrist-spinner, she has won games for New Zealand with both bat and ball.

Yet, she is focused on getting even better.

“With my bowling, I think the accuracy, potentially developing a slider into my game and having a bit more confidence within my bowling to mix up my pace as well.”

“And batting, I think it’s probably power that can look to improve.”

Kerr is determined to push her limits. She knows that champions are always evolving.

A Cricketing Family and Humble Roots

Kerr’s cricket journey started early. She grew up playing with boys until the age of 18. In her hometown, Wellington, she even captained an all-boys team to victory.

Her family has a strong cricketing background. Her grandfather, Bruce Murray, played 13 Tests for New Zealand. Her father and mother played at domestic levels. Her elder sister, Jess Kerr, was also part of the World Cup-winning squad.

Despite all the fame, Kerr stays grounded.

“I think a lot of it comes from my family and the messaging we had growing up and, I guess, being raised by a village of people as well.”

She shared a valuable lesson from her father.

“My dad said to me once when I was really young, ‘If I turn up to a ground and you’re walking off the field from batting, I don’t want to know from your reaction if you got a golden duck or a hundred.’”

Her family has kept her level-headed. Success hasn’t changed her.

A New Era for Women’s Cricket

Kerr made her international debut at just 16 years old. Since then, she has seen the women’s game grow massively.

She credits global tournaments like the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in India and the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia for this rapid progress.

“The top ICC tournaments, combined with investments in global tournaments, have helped the women’s game gain ground.”

Women’s cricket is bigger than ever, and Kerr is right at the heart of it.

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