By Paul Eddison

Recognition: Tammy Beaumont
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TAMMY Beaumont joined a very select group last week when she was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year – just the sixth woman to do so.
The opener joins current teammates Heather Knight, Anya Shrubsole and Nat Sciver, as well as two of England Women’s greatestever batters Claire Taylor and Charlotte Edwards, in winning the award.
For Beaumont, 28, the most pleasing aspect of the award was the universally positive reaction to her inclusion alongside Surrey duo Rory Burns and Sam Curran, plus Jos ...