The ICC Awards 2023, organized by the International Cricket Council, represents the pinnacle of recognition for international cricket players. These prestigious awards celebrate the extraordinary talents and achievements of cricketers from around the world. This year’s ceremony saw a range of players being honoured for their exceptional performances across various formats of the game.
The ICC Awards 2023 witnessed a diverse group of cricketers being acknowledged for their outstanding contributions to the sport.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins was announced as the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2023. The inspirational captain had a stellar run with the bat and ball, and garnered remarkable team accolades, including a victory in the ICC World Test Championship Final, retention of the Ashes, and a record sixth triumph in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli was crowned the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 for his exceptional year in the 50-over format. Player of the tournament at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Virat Kohli was announced as the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023. The Indian batter had a superb year with the bat, culminating in a record tally of runs at the home World Cup, where his contributions played a major part in India’s run to the final.
Usman Khawaja was named as the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2023. Khawaja edged out tough competition from teammate Travis Head, India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, and England’s Joe Root for the award following a successful year that culminated in Australia claiming their first ICC World Test Championship title. He scored 1210 runs in 13 Tests in the year.
England’s all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt took home the Award for the second year in a row. 2023 was yet another remarkable year for Sciver-Brunt, with some of her exceptional knocks coming during the home Ashes against Australia.
Chamari Athapaththu, already leading the Women’s T20I and ODI sides of the year, added another feather to her cap by winning this feat. Athapaththu was rewarded for her exceptional year with the bat in ODIs. The Sri Lanka top-order batter made significant contributions with the bat and as captain, notably leading the side to a first bilateral series win over New Zealand.
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