<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the winners of the annual awards for 2023 as Australian skipper Pat Cummins received the top honour for Cricketer of the Year. Cummins, who led Australia to the ICC ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship (WTC) triumph, saw off challenges from close mates Travis Head and Virat Kohli. However, Virat’s consolation came in the form of ICC ODI Player of the Year where he had a special year, helping India to the runners-up crown in the World Cup held in his own backyard.</p>

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<h2><strong>Cummins named Player of the Year</strong></h2>

<p>After staging some monumental performances throughout 2023, Cummins was announced as the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men's Cricketer on Thursday (Jan 25). Winning the WTC and ODI World Cup final were the highlight reels of the year for Cummins, who also defended the Ashes for Australia despite facing a resolute England team renowned for the Bazball. The achievement was made impressive after holding out for a 2-2 draw in England's own backyard during the Ashes.</p>

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<p>In 24 matches throughout the year, he scalped 59 wickets and scored 422 runs and played an important role during Australia’s important win against England in the Birmingham Test during the Ashes. He signed off the year with a 10-wicket haul against Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test.</p>

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<h2><strong>Virat Kohli wins ODI Player of the Year</strong></h2>

<p>One of the best players of his generation, Virat scored 763 runs during the 11 matches at the ODI World Cup. He was awarded Player of the Tournament as he&nbsp;helped&nbsp;India reach the final of the prestigious tournament. However, he failed to lead India to the title despite having a home advantage. On nine occasions during the World Cup, he scored fifty-plus scores and broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most ODI hundreds.</p>

<p>India’s Suryakumar Yadav was named ICC T20 Player of the Year for his memorable performance with the bat. The Mumbai Indians player won the prize for the second consecutive year having also won the top honour in 2022 when India were knocked out in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup.</p>


The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the winners of the annual awards for 2023 as Australian skipper Pat Cummins received the top honour for Cricketer of the Year.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the winners of the annual awards for 2023 as Australian skipper Pat Cummins received the top honour for Cricketer of the Year. Cummins, who led Australia to the ICC ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship (WTC) triumph, saw off challenges from close mates Travis Head and Virat Kohli. However, Virat’s consolation came in the form of ICC ODI Player of the Year where he had a special year, helping India to the runners-up crown in the World Cup held in his own backyard. A terrific year that ended with winning the ICC Men’s @cricketworldcup 2023 🏆 The Australia bowler and captain has claimed the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 🙌https://t.co/cv5T71ji25 — ICC (@ICC) January 25, 2024 × Cummins named Player of the Year After staging some monumental performances throughout 2023, Cummins was announced as the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men's Cricketer on Thursday (Jan 25). Winning the WTC and ODI World Cup final were the highlight reels of the year for Cummins, who also defended the Ashes for Australia despite facing a resolute England team renowned for the Bazball. The achievement was made impressive after holding out for a 2-2 draw in England's own backyard during the Ashes. × In 24 matches throughout the year, he scalped 59 wickets and scored 422 runs and played an important role during Australia’s important win against England in the Birmingham Test during the Ashes. He signed off the year with a 10-wicket haul against Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test. ALSO READ | Australian Open: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka enters women's singles final with win over Coco Gauff Virat Kohli wins ODI Player of the Year One of the best players of his generation, Virat scored 763 runs during the 11 matches at the ODI World Cup. He was awarded Player of the Tournament as he helped India reach the final of the prestigious tournament. However, he failed to lead India to the title despite having a home advantage. On nine occasions during the World Cup, he scored fifty-plus scores and broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most ODI hundreds. India’s Suryakumar Yadav was named ICC T20 Player of the Year for his memorable performance with the bat. The Mumbai Indians player won the prize for the second consecutive year having also won the top honour in 2022 when India were knocked out in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup.

Pat Cummins named Cricketer of the Year for 2023, Virat Kohli earns ODI Player of the Year accolade

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday (Jan 4) announced the nominations&nbsp;for the Cricketer of the Year 2023. Former India captain Virat Kohli and current Australia skipper Pat Cummins have&nbsp;made it to the list. The duo had a productive 2023 with Virat winning the Player of the Tournament at the ODI World Cup, while Cummins helped Australia&nbsp;win the&nbsp;tournament. Ravindra Jadeja and Travis Head have also been shortlisted after a magnificent year.</p>

<p>The award is named after former West Indies great player Sir Garfield Sobers.</p>

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<h2><strong>Virat’s excellent 2023</strong></h2>

<p>With 2048 runs in 35 matches, the 34-year-old is one of the prime candidates to receive the prize for his excellent 2024. He scored a record-breaking 773 runs in the ODI World Cup and helped India reach the finals. Virat&nbsp;scored nine fifty-plus scores&nbsp;in the tournament while also leapfrogging Sachin Tendulkar for most ODI hundreds.</p>

<p>In Test cricket, he scored&nbsp;an important 44 against Australia in the second Test of the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Series in trying circumstances in Delhi, which helped India post a solid total in the first innings of a game they went on to win. In the final game of the&nbsp;series, Kohli hit a majestic 186 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.</p>

<p>A member of the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year 2022, Travis Head performed even better in 2023. Though, it wasn’t a year without challenges, for the Southpaw had to contend with a fractured hand that threatened to rule him out of the World Cup.</p>

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<p>Not only did the player stage a comeback during the tournament but also rendered crucial performances at the final stages of the World Cup. Both his ODI tons in 2023 came in the global event, and he was the Player of the Match for his inimitable performances in the semi-final and the final.</p>

<p>Pat Cummins had a truly remarkable 2023, excelling as a player and winning several accolades as captain.</p>

<p>After an early low of losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Cummins’ Australia lifted themselves and garnered important milestones. It began with a vehement win over India in the WTC final at The Oval, followed by a successful Ashes defence in England. The Aussies&nbsp;ended with a splendid comeback in the World Cup. After losing the first two games, Australia won nine on a trot to lift the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup for a record sixth time.</p>


The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday (Jan 4) announced the nominations for the Cricketer of the Year 2023. Former India captain Virat Kohli and current Australia skipper Pat Cummins have made it to the list.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday (Jan 4) announced the nominations for the Cricketer of the Year 2023. Former India captain Virat Kohli and current Australia skipper Pat Cummins have made it to the list. The duo had a productive 2023 with Virat winning the Player of the Tournament at the ODI World Cup, while Cummins helped Australia win the tournament. Ravindra Jadeja and Travis Head have also been shortlisted after a magnificent year. The award is named after former West Indies great player Sir Garfield Sobers. Two sensational batters 🏏 Star all-rounder 👊 All-conquering bowler and captain 🔥 Presenting the shortlist for Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2023 👇#ICCAwardshttps://t.co/vRuewi0J8G — ICC (@ICC) January 5, 2024 × Virat’s excellent 2023 With 2048 runs in 35 matches, the 34-year-old is one of the prime candidates to receive the prize for his excellent 2024. He scored a record-breaking 773 runs in the ODI World Cup and helped India reach the finals. Virat scored nine fifty-plus scores in the tournament while also leapfrogging Sachin Tendulkar for most ODI hundreds. In Test cricket, he scored an important 44 against Australia in the second Test of the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Series in trying circumstances in Delhi, which helped India post a solid total in the first innings of a game they went on to win. In the final game of the series, Kohli hit a majestic 186 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. A member of the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year 2022, Travis Head performed even better in 2023. Though, it wasn’t a year without challenges, for the Southpaw had to contend with a fractured hand that threatened to rule him out of the World Cup. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup to kick-off on June 1 as India vs Pakistan headlines 20-nation global event in USA, WI Not only did the player stage a comeback during the tournament but also rendered crucial performances at the final stages of the World Cup. Both his ODI tons in 2023 came in the global event, and he was the Player of the Match for his inimitable performances in the semi-final and the final. Pat Cummins had a truly remarkable 2023, excelling as a player and winning several accolades as captain. After an early low of losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Cummins’ Australia lifted themselves and garnered important milestones. It began with a vehement win over India in the WTC final at The Oval, followed by a successful Ashes defence in England. The Aussies ended with a splendid comeback in the World Cup. After losing the first two games, Australia won nine on a trot to lift the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup for a record sixth time.

Virat Kohli, Pat Cummins nominated for ICC 2023 Player of the Year

<p>England Test captain Joe Root along with young Pakistan speed bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan&nbsp;and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been nominated for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Player of the Year 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Surprisingly, no Indians were nominated. Though, Ravichandran Ashwin has been&nbsp;nominated in the ICC Test Player of the year category.</p>

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<p><strong>Joe Root</strong></p>

<p>England&nbsp;may have lost the Ashes as Australia established an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-Test series, but&nbsp;Root has had a year to remember, scoring 1855 runs in 18 international matches at an average of 58.37 (six centuries).</p>

<p>Root, who has firmly established himself as the backbone of England's batting in Test cricket, has regularly been the lone man standing for the team. His year began with a 228-run knock against Sri Lanka in Galle, and only got better since then.</p>

<p>He backed up his achievements against Sri Lanka with a remarkable performance against India in Chennai, scoring a magnificent 218.</p>

<p>He maintained his form against India in the second leg of the Test series at home, accumulating 564 runs in four matches and three hundreds. His batting performance also helped him reach the top of the ICC Test Player Rankings, where he was later overtaken by Australia's Marnus Labuschagne.</p>

<p>Despite failing to convert his starts into large scores, Root was England's finest batsman in the first three Ashes Tests against Australia.</p>

<p>Root's biggest knock this year has been a 218 in the heat of Chennai against a top-tier Indian spin attack. In 377 deliveries, Root smashed 19 fours and two sixes, effectively neutralising the threat posed by Ravichandran Ashwin and company.</p>

<p>His effort helped England to a massive first innings total of 578, which helped them win the match by 227 runs.</p>

<p><strong>Shaheen Afridi</strong></p>

<p>Pakistan bowler Shaheen Afridi's 78 wickets in 36 internationals at an average of 22.20 and best bowling statistics of 6/51 have seen him dismiss some of the top batsmen in all three forms of the game. He was at his best in the T20 World Cup in the UAE, when he wowed the crowd with his speed and talent.</p>

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<p><strong>Kane Williamson</strong></p>

<p>Kane Williamson's 693 runs in 16 internationals, along with his leadership, helped New Zealand win the ICC World Test Championship Final against India in Southampton. Williamson also contributed significantly with the bat in the game, scoring 49 runs in the opening innings. He followed it up with an unbeaten 52 in the 139-run chase, leading his team to lifting the mace.</p>

<p>Williamson also led the Kiwis to the T20 WC final, where they lost to Australia by 8 wickets.</p>

<p><strong>Mohammad Rizwan</strong></p>

<p>With 1,915 runs in 44 internationals and 56 dismissals, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan dominated the roost this year in the shortest version of the game. Rizwan scored 1,326 runs in 29 matches at an average of 73.66 and a strike rate of 134.89. Apart from his achievements with the bat, he was as steady as ever behind the wickets, playing a major role in Pakistan's march to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.</p>


England Test captain Joe Root along with young Pakistan speed bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been nominated for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Player of the Year 2021.

England Test captain Joe Root along with young Pakistan speed bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been nominated for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Player of the Year 2021. Surprisingly, no Indians were nominated. Though, Ravichandran Ashwin has been nominated in the ICC Test Player of the year category. ALSO READ: R Ashwin, Joe Root and two others nominated for ICC Test Player of the Year award Joe Root England may have lost the Ashes as Australia established an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-Test series, but Root has had a year to remember, scoring 1855 runs in 18 international matches at an average of 58.37 (six centuries). Root, who has firmly established himself as the backbone of England's batting in Test cricket, has regularly been the lone man standing for the team. His year began with a 228-run knock against Sri Lanka in Galle, and only got better since then. He backed up his achievements against Sri Lanka with a remarkable performance against India in Chennai, scoring a magnificent 218. He maintained his form against India in the second leg of the Test series at home, accumulating 564 runs in four matches and three hundreds. His batting performance also helped him reach the top of the ICC Test Player Rankings, where he was later overtaken by Australia's Marnus Labuschagne. Despite failing to convert his starts into large scores, Root was England's finest batsman in the first three Ashes Tests against Australia. Root's biggest knock this year has been a 218 in the heat of Chennai against a top-tier Indian spin attack. In 377 deliveries, Root smashed 19 fours and two sixes, effectively neutralising the threat posed by Ravichandran Ashwin and company. His effort helped England to a massive first innings total of 578, which helped them win the match by 227 runs. Shaheen Afridi Pakistan bowler Shaheen Afridi's 78 wickets in 36 internationals at an average of 22.20 and best bowling statistics of 6/51 have seen him dismiss some of the top batsmen in all three forms of the game. He was at his best in the T20 World Cup in the UAE, when he wowed the crowd with his speed and talent. ALSO READ: No Kohli or Bumrah! Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant among 4 Indians in Cricket Australia's Test XI of 2021 Kane Williamson Kane Williamson's 693 runs in 16 internationals, along with his leadership, helped New Zealand win the ICC World Test Championship Final against India in Southampton. Williamson also contributed significantly with the bat in the game, scoring 49 runs in the opening innings. He followed it up with an unbeaten 52 in the 139-run chase, leading his team to lifting the mace. Williamson also led the Kiwis to the T20 WC final, where they lost to Australia by 8 wickets. Mohammad Rizwan With 1,915 runs in 44 internationals and 56 dismissals, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan dominated the roost this year in the shortest version of the game. Rizwan scored 1,326 runs in 29 matches at an average of 73.66 and a strike rate of 134.89. Apart from his achievements with the bat, he was as steady as ever behind the wickets, playing a major role in Pakistan's march to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Williamson, Root among 4 nominees for Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Player of 2021, no Indian included