Nicol, Wagner take out MVP honours

Nicol, Wagner take out MVP honours

Rob Nicol is the 2010/11 Mitre10 MVP.

It has been a stellar summer for Nicol across all competitions, but performances in the One Day competition and HRV Cup propelled him to a position in the Mitre10 MVP standing that ultimately proved too much for the chasing pack during the Plunket Shield.

Along the way to the overall Mitre10 MVP title Nicol also won the MVP honour in the One Day competition and was 4th on the HRV Cup MVP standing. He was the leading One Day run scorer with 648 at and average of 72, as well as contributing 15 wickets at an impressive runs per over of only 4.22. To emphasise his consistency Nicol also top scored in the HRV Cup with 285 runs at 31.66. While the Plunket Shield was not as productive for Nicol his 449 runs at 32.07 rounded off what has been an outstanding season of performances on the park.

"It is a great honour to be recognised as the overall MVP this season. The best thing is to know that my performances have been part of the team's success this summer, which was highlighted by our winning of the Plunket Shield," said Nicol.

"There has been tremendous support for the Canterbury team this summer, and a special thanks goes to Mitre10 for their support of the MVP rankings and in donating this wonderful prize," he said.

Nicol won a $2500 Mitre10 voucher for being the most valuable player this summer.

Mitre 10's GM of Marketing Dave Elliott said "Congratulations to Rob for his wonderful performances this summer and in winning the MVP award. We understand the effort it takes to stay at the top in sport and are proud to be associated with the recognition of those players through the Mitre 10 MVP rankings".

Nicol's Canterbury Wizards team mate Andrew Ellis enjoyed an excellent second half to the season to finish third in the overall Mitre10 MVP standings. Plunket Shield MVP Neil Wagner was second and another solid season from Graeme Aldridge saw him round out the top four in the overall MVP standings.

Rob Nicol was also the overall batting MVP with Peter Ingram completing another strong season with the Central Stags in second place. Brad Wilson was consistent throughout the year for the Northern Knights to finish in third place.

The bowling Mitre10 MVP table was closely fought until the final match, when Neil Wagner's match haul of nine wickets (including that record five wickets in an over) ensured he would head off last seasons Plunket Shield MVP, Graeme Aldridge. Derek de Boorder was the overall fielding MVP for the season ahead of Kruger van Wyk.

Plunket Shield Mitre10 MVP Winner

Neil Wagner is the Mitre10 MVP for the Plunket Shield in 2010/11.

The Otago Volts opening bowler was in impressive form throughout the Plunket Shield this summer, finishing with 261.72 MVP points in the Plunket Shield. Wagner captured 51 wickets at 18.15, including securing 5 wickets in an innings four times and was one of only two players to get 10 wickets in the match.

With all the attention following the 5 wicket over in Queenstown Wagner stated "it is great to get recognition for my performances throughout the Plunket Shield and be recognised through the MVP rankings. The MVP is a great way to encourage players to perform at their best".

"Special thanks go to Mitre10 for their valuable support of MVP and I am grateful to receive such an excellent prize which will certainly come in handy around the home" said Wagner.

Wagner received a $1500 voucher to spend at any Mitre10 store.

Todd Astle finished second as the Plunket Shield Mitre10 MVP with 194.64 points, just ahead of Andrew Ellis with 188.10 and Trent Boult who finished with 185.53 points.

The leading batter in the Plunket Shield MVP points table is Peter Ingram with 168.89. Ingram was the leading run scorer with 858 runs (four centuries), ahead of Brad Wilson who finished with 135.57 MVP points (733 runs) and Craig Cumming 129.04 MVP points.

Wagner was well ahead in the bowling MVP rankings (214.42 points), with Northern Knights' Trent Boult finishing with 150.83 points (32 wickets at 25.34) and Todd Astle on 145.41 (37 wickets at 29.08).

The Mitre10 MVP is the ultimate recognition of players who have performed consistently for their team and been influential in their teams pursuit of winning matches.

The 2010/11 Mitre10 MVP winners were

" Domestic Men's Overall Mitre10 MVP - Rob Nicol
" Domestic Men's Mitre10 MVP for Plunket Shield - Neil Wagner
" Domestic Men's Mitre10 MVP for HRV Cup - Ryan ten Doeschate
" Domestic Men's Mitre10 MVP for Plunket Shield - Rob Nicol

" International Men's Overall Mitre10 MVP - Dan Vettori
" International Men's Mitre10 MVP for Test - Dan Vettori
" International Men's Mitre10 MVP for ODI - Scott Styris
" International Men's Mitre10 MVP for T20 - Tim Southee

" Domestic Women's Overall Mitre10 MVP - Sophie Devine
" Domestic Women's Mitre10 MVP for Action Cricket T20 - Suzie Bates
" Domestic Women's Mitre10 MVP for Action Cricket Cup - Sophie Devine

" International Women's Overall Mitre10 MVP - Sara McGlashan

View the Domestic Mitre10 MVP Points tables