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Wisden Almanack named Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah amongst “Five Cricketers of the Year”

The Wisden Almanack has named India captain Rohit Sharma and bowler Jasprit Bumrah among the “Five Cricketers of the Year ” for 2022. Rohit Sharma amassed 368 runs at an average of 52.57 in four Tests, completing an outstanding tour with a second-innings 127 at The Oval, his first Test century away from home.

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Key Points:

  • Others that made the cut include England fast bowler Ollie Robinson, South African women’s player Dane van Niekerk, and New Zealand opener Devon Conway.
  • Former England captain Joe Root has been crowned the World’s Leading Cricketer, while South African Lizelle Lee has been named the World’s Leading Woman Cricketer, and Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan has been named the World’s Leading T20 Cricketer.

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