Compton–Miller Medal Explained

Compton–Miller Medal
Country:
Competition:The Ashes
Givenfor:Man of the Series in the Ashes
Presenter:Cricket Australia
England and Wales Cricket Board
Firstwinner: Andrew Flintoff
Year:2005
Number:11
Mostwins: Steve Smith (2)
Holder: Chris Woakes (2023)

The Compton–Miller Medal is an award for the man of the series in an individual Ashes series of cricket matches between Australia and England.[1] [2]

The award was inaugurated in 2005 and is named for batsman Denis Compton of England and all-rounder Keith Miller of Australia. According to David Collier, chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), "Denis Compton had the post-war status of a matinee idol – with a love of life and a love of living life to the full. It was an attitude he shared with Keith Miller and they became not only great rivals but also great friends."

The new medal was announced just before the first Test in 2005 Ashes series, with Miller's widow Marie Challman, and Compton's son Richard representing the two men honoured in the award's title. The two captains for the series, Michael Vaughan and Ricky Ponting, were also present.

Recipients

SeriesPlayerNotes
2005 Andrew FlintoffAll-rounder for England (made 402 runs, including one century, at an average of 40.20 and took 24 wickets at an average of 27.29, including one five wicket haul; was awarded two man of the match awards).[3]
2006–07 Ricky PontingTop order batsman and captain for Australia (made 576 runs, including two centuries, at an average of 82.28 and was awarded two man of the match awards).
2009 Andrew StraussOpening batsman and captain for England (made 474 runs, including one century, at an average of 52.66).[4]
2010–11 Alastair CookOpening batsman for England (made 766 runs, including two centuries and one double century, at an average of 127.66 and was awarded two man of the match awards).[5]
2013 Ian BellMiddle order batsman for England (made 562 runs, including three centuries, at an average of 62.44).[6]
2013–14 Mitchell JohnsonFast bowler for Australia (37 wickets at an average of 13.97 and was awarded three man of the match awards).[7] [8]
2015 Joe RootMiddle order batsman for England (made 460 runs, including two centuries, at an average of 57.50 and was awarded one man of the match award).[9]
2017–18 Steve SmithTop order batsman and captain for Australia (made 687 runs, including two centuries and one double century, at an average of 137.40 and was awarded two man of the match awards).[10]
2019 Steve SmithTop order batsman for Australia (made 774 runs, including two centuries and one double century, at an average of 110.57 and was awarded two man of the match awards).[11] Only player to have received the award twice.
2021–22 Travis HeadMiddle order batsman for Australia (made 357 runs, including two centuries, at an average of 59.50 and was awarded two man of the match awards).[12]
2023 Chris WoakesAll-rounder for England (made 79 runs at an average of 19.75 and took 19 wickets at an average of 18.14, including one five wicket haul; was awarded one man of the match award.)[13]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: New award for Ashes player of the series . ESPNcricinfo . 15 September 2019.
  2. Web site: Ashes' best player to receive Compton-Miller medal . ABC News . 12 April 2020 . en-AU . 21 July 2005.
  3. Web site: Compton Miller Medal up for grabs again in 2009 . 2013-08-30 . Yorkshire CCC . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130927211342/http://www.yorkshireccc.com/news/compton-miller-medal-up-for-grabs-again-in-2009/197 . 27 September 2013 .
  4. Web site: The Ashes: how the England players fared . 2013-08-30. The Daily Telegraph.
  5. Web site: The Ashes: presentation ceremony descends into farce as organisers forget Alastair Cook's medal . 2013-08-30. The Daily Telegraph.
  6. News: England's Andy Flower defends his captain but keeps mum on own future . 2013-08-30. The Guardian. 25 August 2013 . Wilson . Andy .
  7. Web site: Australia crush England to seal 5–0 Ashes sweep . Reuters . 12 April 2020 . en . 5 January 2014.
  8. Web site: Johnson among the fast bowling greats, says skipper Clarke – Indian Express . archive.indianexpress.com . 12 April 2020.
  9. Web site: Pennington . John . 27 August 2015 . Joe Root, Compton-Miller medal winner . Cricket World . 15 September 2019.
  10. Web site: Smith wins Compton-Miller Medal . cricket.com.au . 15 September 2019 . en.
  11. Web site: Australia lift Ashes after drawn series . cricket.com.au . 15 September 2019 . en.
  12. Web site: Head's golden summer capped with dual Hobart gongs . cricket.com.au . 16 January 2022 . en.
  13. Web site: Walsh . Dan . Ashes 2023 as it happened: Five wickets in 30 minutes secures thrilling England win . The Age . 31 July 2023 . en . 31 July 2023.