Melie Kerr is touting the resilience of the White Ferns after becoming the first New Zealander to be named the ICC's cricketer of the year.

The allrounder has also won the women's T20 international best player award following her efforts in helping the Ferns win the World Cup, in which she was named player of the tournament.

But Kerr says she doesn't play for awards, and the real highlight is the memories she created with her teammates.

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