The 2012 Allan Border Medal will be awarded on 27 February, 2012. Here is how the awards are calculated
The Allan Border Medal is awarded to the player who has received the most votes from his peers, umpires (domestic matches), match referees (overseas matches) and selected media representatives in Test, One-Day International and T20 International cricket over the past 12 months.
After each match, the individual player votes are tallied with a 3-2-1 vote cast. The votes of the umpires/match referees and media are combined with a collective 3-2-1- vote cast for the group. Under this system, the maximum votes any one player can receive is six.
Votes are weighted to reflect the varying number of Tests, One-Day International and T20 International matches that are played so that players have a fair chance to win the Allan Border Medal.
The voting period for the 2012 Allan Border Medal is 6 February 2011 to 24 February 2012.
Voting eligibility
Any player suspended by the ICC or Cricket Australia for an on-field indiscretion during the voting period is automatically disqualified from winning the Allan Border Medal. The player is also ineligible for the award in the form of the game in which he was suspended, but can win other awards.
Voting criteria for other awards
Test Player of the Year
Each member of the playing squad votes individually on a 3-2-1 basis for the best players in each match. These votes are aggregated and the top three nominated players are allocated the votes. The voting period for this award is 6 February 2011 to 24 February 2012.
One-Day International Player of the Year
Each member of the playing squad votes individually on a 3-2-1 basis for the best players in each match. These votes are aggregated and the top three nominated players are allocated the votes. The voting period for this award is 6 February 2011 to 24 February 2012.
T20 International Player of the Year
Each member of the playing squad votes individually on a 3-2-1 basis for the best players in each match. These votes are aggregated and the top three nominated players are allocated the votes. The voting period for this award is 6 February 2011 to 24 February 2012.
Domestic Player of the Year
All contracted first-class cricketers are given one vote to select the best player in the Bupa Sheffield Shield, Ryobi One-Day Cup and KFC T20 Big Bash League. Players cannot vote for their teammates. Voting for this award is based on performances from 9 February 2011 to 11 February 2012.
Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year
All contracted first-class players are given one vote to select the best player under the age of 24 who has not played more than 10 first-class matches. Players are not allowed to vote for their teammates. Voting for this award is based on performances from 9 February 2011 to 11 February 2012.
Belinda Clark Award
Awarded to the most outstanding Australian female cricketer in Test, One-Day International and T20 International matches. Individual players’ votes are tallied with a 3-2-1 vote cast for this group. The votes of umpires, a national selector and the Australian coach are combined with a collective 3-2-1 vote also cast for this group. The two sets of votes are aggregated so the maximum votes any one player can receive is six. The voting period for this award is 18 February 2011 to 3 February 2012.
