The season of accolades has returned, marked by the prestigious ICC Awards honouring outstanding cricket performances across all formats in 2023. Below are the winners of each category:
1. ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year 2023
Winner: Bas de Leede
Bas de Leede earned the title of ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year 2023 for his exceptional all-round performance. He notably stood out as a key player for the Netherlands during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier and the World Cup in India.
2. ICC Women's Associate Cricketer of the Year 2023
Winner: Queentor Abel
Queentor Abel brought pride to Kenya by securing the ICC Women's Associate Cricketer of the Year for 2023. Her outstanding performance included taking 30 T20I wickets at an astonishing average of 7.36 and scoring 476 T20I runs at 34.
3. ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023
Winner: Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20I sensation, clinched the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year award for the second consecutive year. His diverse range of shots dominated 2023, boasting an average nearly reaching 50 and a strike rate exceeding 150. Suryakumar played a pivotal role in India's middle order, delivering numerous match-winning contributions.
4. ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023
Winner: Matthews
Matthews became the second player from the West Indies to receive this honour, following Stafanie Taylor in 2015. Her impressive performances with both bat and ball, notably against Australia in Australia, solidified her reputation.
5. ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023
Winner: Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra outshone competitors like Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, and Yashasvi Jaiswal to claim the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023. His remarkable performance in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India saw him amass a staggering 578 runs.
6. ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023
Winner: Litchfield
Litchfield secured the coveted award, surpassing Marufa Akter, Lauren Bell, and Darcey Carter. Her exceptional performance in Australia's top batting order over the past year earned her this recognition.
7. ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2023
The Test Team of the Year, led by World Test Championship-winning Australia captain Pat Cummins, includes prominent players from Australia, India, and England.
The Team:
- Usman Khawaja
- Dimuth Karunaratne
- Kane Williamson
- Joe Root
- Travis Head
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Alex Carey (WK)
- Pat Cummins (C)
- R Ashwin
- Mitchell Starc
- Stuart Broad
8. ICC Women's ODI Team of the Year 2023
The ODI Team of the Year, captained by Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu, features a strong presence from Australia.
The Team:
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Chamari Athapaththu (C)
- Ellyse Perry
- Amelia Kerr
- Beth Mooney (WK)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Ash Gardner
- Annabel Sutherland
- Nadine de Klerk
- Lea Tahuhu
- Nahida Akter
9. ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year 2023
The ODI Team of the Year comprises finalists of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, with a mix of players from India, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Team:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Travis Head
- Virat Kohli
- Daryl Mitchell
- Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
- Marco Jansen
- Adam Zampa
- Mohammed Siraj
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
10. ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year 2023
Chamari Athapaththu again leads the T20I Team of the Year, featuring standout performers from the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa.
The Team:
- Chamari Athapaththu (C)
- Beth Mooney (WK)
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Hayley Matthews
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Amelia Kerr
- Ellyse Perry
- Ash Gardner
- Deepti Sharma
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Megan Schutt
11. ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2023
Suryakumar Yadav captains an electrifying XI, showcasing big-hitting prowess and representatives from Zimbabwe and Uganda.
The Team:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Phil Salt
- Nicholas Pooran (WK)
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Mark Chapman
- Sikandar Raza
- Alpesh Ramjani
- Mark Adair
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Richard Ngarava
(With inputs from ICC)
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