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Wisden Cricketers of the Year: Cricket's Most Historic Honour

The story of the Wisden Five Cricketers of the Year — the oldest individual honours in cricket, awarded annually since 1889 — with notable winners and how the selection process works.

Written by GeoCric EditorialUpdated Jul 29, 2026

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