Jordan Cox and Emma Lamb Win Top Honours at 2025 PCA Awards

Jordan Cox and Emma Lamb Win Top Honours at 2025 PCA Awards

Jordan Cox and Emma Lamb have been named the PCA Players of the Year following standout domestic and international performances during the 2025 season. Both players earned England recalls and have been recognised by their peers for their consistent excellence.

Cox Claims Top Men’s Honour

Jordan Cox capped off a breakthrough year by securing the Men’s Player of the Year award. The 23-year-old batter bounced back from missing out on a Test debut last year and a white-ball snub at the start of this season, producing dominant performances in the T20 circuit.

Cox scored his maiden T20 hundred for Essex and finished as the leading run-scorer in The Hundred, which led to his England T20I recall. He also made his maiden international fifty against Ireland in September.

“My favourite moment of the year was taking my chance and scoring an international half-century,” said Cox. “It’s probably why I got selected to go to New Zealand, which means a lot.”

Cox beat strong competition for the award from Joe Root, Ed Barnard, and Dom Sibley.

Lamb Shines Among Women’s Contenders

Emma Lamb took home the Women’s Player of the Year award, recognised for her central role in Lancashire’s Metro Bank Cup triumph, where she finished as the competition’s leading run-scorer. Lamb is currently on international duty in Sri Lanka, preparing for England’s World Cup campaign, and missed the awards ceremony in London.

“I wasn’t expecting it, but obviously I’m very happy,” Lamb said after England’s win over Bangladesh. “It’s such an honour to receive this award… It’s been a very enjoyable 12 months.”

She held off competition from top performers Nat Sciver-Brunt, Kathryn Bryce, and Georgia Elwiss.

Young Talent Recognised

Rehan Ahmed was named Men’s Young Player of the Year after a prolific season with five red-ball centuries for Leicestershire, helping the county win promotion in the County Championship. He also impressed in The Hundred for the Trent Rockets.

“This award tops off a great season,” Ahmed said. “I want to be a regular in the England Test team – it’s more important to me than the white-ball stuff.”

On the women’s side, Davina Perrin claimed the Young Player of the Year award. Perrin made headlines with a blistering 42-ball century in the Hundred eliminator and was a standout for the Birmingham Bears.

“There’s been some great performances from young players,” Perrin said. “The biggest thing for me is that I’m maximising my potential and hopefully the England honours will come.”

Special Recognitions

The Outstanding Contribution Award was presented to Graham Gooch for his ongoing support of the game, particularly through his work with the Cricketers’ Trust.

Adil Rashid and Nat Sciver-Brunt received Rado Recognition Awards celebrating their impactful England careers.

The ECB Special Merit Award went to Andrew Flintoff’s acclaimed BBC documentary series Field of Dreams, which highlighted the transformative power of cricket in underprivileged communities.

In officiating honours, Ian Blackwell and Gabi Brown were voted Umpires of the Year for men’s and women’s cricket respectively.

Men’s Player of the Year: Jordan Cox
(Shortlisted: Ed Barnard, Joe Root, Dom Sibley)

  • Women’s Player of the Year: Emma Lamb
    (Shortlisted: Kathryn Bryce, Georgia Elwiss, Nat Sciver-Brunt)

  • Men’s Young Player of the Year: Rehan Ahmed
    (Shortlisted: James Coles, Asa Tribe)

  • Women’s Young Player of the Year: Davina Perrin
    (Shortlisted: Ailsa Lister, Ella McCaughan)

  • Outstanding Contribution Award: Graham Gooch

  • Rado Recognition Awards: Adil Rashid, Nat Sciver-Brunt

  • ECB Special Merit: Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams

  • Men’s Umpire of the Year: Ian Blackwell

  • Women’s Umpire of the Year: Gabi Brown