Wednesday 30 September 2026 16:57, UK Image: Craig Overton and Sophie Luff won the headline accolades at Exhibition White City on Wednesday Overton saw him collect a PCA awards quadruple, winning the PCA Men’s Player of the Year trophy, the PCA Men’s Domestic Overall MVP, the Rothesay County Championship Player of the Year and selection in the IG PCA Men’s Team of the Year. The 32-year-old, who has scored 951 runs, taken 76 wickets and 45 catches across all three formats this season, becomes the first Somerset player to secure the award since Nick Compton in 2012, beating competition from the notable shortlist of players including Joe Clarke, George Hill and Dan Lawrence. Imperious Tom Banton century propels England to Sri Lanka series victoryKevin Pietersen on England role and Ashes: ‘I’m a different person’Latest Sky Sports deals or stream with no contract on NOWListen to latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Craig Overton had to face the last balls of The Hundred match from his brother Jamie! He also scored a memorable unbeaten 79 in the Vitality Blast quarter-finals to take Somerset to Finals Day.”It’s a phenomenal feeling.
To be chosen by your peers to win this award is very special; it means so much to me,” said Overton. “To be able to put in consistent performances has made it a great year. My bowling ticked along and after I scored that hundred at Essex in the second game of the season my form with the bat carried on throughout the summer. The quarter-final against Yorkshire was where I felt like this year is the one where everything’s going my way and everything clicked.
“I felt like I got in a groove where my body was in a good spot, not 100 per cent because of the schedule, but mentally I felt like I was in a great spot to be able to go out and perform when games come along near enough every other day.” Image: Sophie Luff emerged victorious from her peers to win the award against nominees Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley and Mady Villiers Somerset completed the double as their captain Luff also won the player-voted for award and becomes the first winner of the Toyota PCA Women’s Player of the Year since Eve Jones won it in 2021 to not have played international cricket.Impressing for her county all season and in The Hundred, which she won with Trent Rockets, Luff was also selected in the Metro Bank PCA Women’s Team of the Year.”It’s super special people have voted for me after the performances and impact they feel I’ve had this year. It means that I’m doing things in the right way, and people think highly of you,” said the 32-year-old, who scored more than 1,000 runs this summer.”I’ve always been a leader that wants to lead from the front, but I think people are seeing that play out in games now. I think this year I’ve just showcased what I’m capable of.” Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sonny Baker became the first player to take five wickets in the final of the Vitality Blast Men as Hampshire fought back against Northamptonshire The Toyota PCA Men’s Young Player of the Year award went to Hampshire and England’s Sonny Baker who was rewarded with a Test match debut, playing against New Zealand at the Kia Oval.The 21-year-old took 10 international wickets, showing his prowess with six in IT20s and remarkably becomes the first Hampshire player to win this award since it was introduced in 1990.Left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman enjoyed a year which saw her earn IT20 and ODI debuts for England, whilst impressing for Surrey and Southern Brave in The Hundred as she claimed the Toyota PCA Women’s Young Player of the Year award.Former England captain Heather Knight was announced as the PCA Outstanding Contribution Award winner for her incredible dedication to the game over a prolonged period.The ECB announced the winner of their Special Merit Award, which was presented to former England batter Tammy Beaumont following her stellar international career.Full list of awards to be announced at the PCA Awards in partnership with Toyota:Toyota PCA Men’s Player of the Year – Craig OvertonToyota PCA Women’s Player of the Year – Sophie LuffToyota PCA Men’s Young Player of the Year – Sonny BakerToyota PCA Women’s Young Player of the Year – Tilly Corteen-ColemanPCA Outstanding Contribution Award – Heather KnightECB Special Merit – Tammy BeaumontPCA Umpire of the Year – Men’s Game – Ian BlackwellPCA Umpire of the Year – Women’s Game – Gabi Brown
