14 Dec 2013

Suzie Bates world's best ODI cricketer

12:27 pm on 14 December 2013

The New Zealand captain Suzie Bates has been named the women's one day cricketer of the year by the International Cricket Council.

The White Ferns and Otago all-rounder averaged 67 over seven matches in New Zealand's fourth-placed finish at this year's World Cup, and was named player of the tournament.

The Australian Captain Michael Clark was named Test cricketer and best player of 2013.