Golden bat or ball: does cricket need an equivalent to the Ballon d’Or? | Taha Hashim
Cricket lacks a single, high‑profile award comparable to football’s Ballon d’Or. While various national and league honours exist, there is no universally recognised global player of the year trophy. The article examines why the sport’s traditions, governing structures and commercial interests have prevented such an accolade, and whether a worldwide award could ever gain traction.