SALMA BI stood proudly amongst international cricket stars as she received one of the greatest accolades of her career.
The 28-year-old Worcestershire off-spin bowler was a category winner at the first ever ASIAN CRICKET AWARDS, held at Lord's on October 7.
Salma landed the WOMAN IN CRICKET award during a glittering ceremony at the home of cricket staged to celebrate the tremendous contribution to the sport by British Asians.
From international stars to the vibrant amateur game, up-and-coming youngsters, coaches, media, behind-the-scenes staff and unsung heroes were honoured at the Talk Home Mobile sponsored event.
Salma was chosen ahead of promising young county cricketers Sidra Khan and Bhumika Doshi to win her category.
The judging panel included ex-England and Middlesex captain Mike Gatting, now ECB managing director of Cricket Partnerships, and Baroness Warsi, former Senior Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.
Player of the Year went to Worcestershire all-rounder Moeen Ali, who has made big strides with England over the past year.
Former England captain and now Sky Sports commentator Nasser Hussain won a Lifetime Achievement award.
A delighted Salma said: "I have won many awards in the past, but to be recognised alongside so many great names from the world of cricket made this one of the most special nights of my sporting career."
Salma, a haemodialysis nurse from Birmingham, has won a host of top sporting accolades over the past five years.
She picked up Outstanding Achievement at the British-Asian Sports Awards in 2009 and was the first winner of the Sport category at the Asian Women of Achievement awards in 2012.
Salma has also been shortlisted for numerous other regional and national awards.
The first Asian woman ever to play for Worcestershire, she has claimed 253 career wickets and has represented the MCC and Club Cricket Conference, as well as many club teams, both male and female.
No comments:
Post a Comment