Esha Oza of the UAE has been named ICC Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year for 2024 due to her remarkable performance with both bat and ball. Oza led UAE to significant victories, including the Asian Cricket Council Women’s Premier Cup and a solid run in the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, boasting impressive stats in 2024.
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