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The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) will introduce the Spirit of Cricket Award at ILT20 Season 5. The new honour aims to highlight core sporting traditions by celebrating integrity and respect within the franchise tournament.
Celebrating Fair Play and Sportsmanship
The initiative seeks to spotlight positive conduct on the field during the competition. The award will recognise either an individual player or an entire team that best reflects the values of fair play and ethical competition throughout the campaign.
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As the custodian of the Laws of Cricket, the MCC has long championed sportsmanship and mutual respect between competitors. Introducing this honour into the International League T20 environment extends that mission to one of the sport’s high-profile modern tournaments.
Award Presentation Following December Conclusion
Organisers will present the accolade after the tournament concludes in December. Officials will evaluate performances and behaviour across the season to decide which team or individual produced the most exemplary display of sporting conduct.
By instituting the Spirit of Cricket Award at ILT20, the league and the MCC aim to ensure that competitive intensity coexists with traditional respect for opponents, match officials, and the game itself.
Source: Yahoo Sports
