Multiple choice general knowledge sports Who was the first cricketer to be awarded "Man of the match" in the cricket history ? john Vellet John Hugh Edrich Mark ericson sym Rich Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation John Hugh Edrich was the first cricketer to receive the Man of the Match award in international cricket. This award was introduced in the early days of limited-overs cricket to recognize outstanding individual performances.