Rohit Sharma won the Men’s International Cricketer of the Year award at the CEAT Cricket Awards on 21 August. Virat Kohli won the ODI Batter of the Year award.
India’s superstar cricketers like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami won big at the CEAT Cricket Awards on August 21, Wednesday.
Rohit Sharma won the International Cricketer of the Year award
The star of the night was Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who was crowned the Men’s International Cricketer of the Year. Rohit’s outstanding performances in all formats of the game made him a deserving recipient of this prestigious award. In 2023, Rohit amassed an impressive 1,800 international runs. His ODI batting was particularly noteworthy as he scored 1,255 runs at an impressive average of 52.59. Rohit’s contribution was crucial during the World Cup where he amassed 597 runs and secured the second highest run scorer in the tournament.
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The Best ODI Batter of the Year award goes to Virat Kohli
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli’s exceptional consistency with the bat in ODIs was awarded the ODI Batter of the Year award. Kohli’s superb form in 2023 saw him score 1,377 runs, including six centuries and eight fifties. His most notable performance came in the 2023 ODI World Cup where he dominated the batting charts. Kohli finished as the tournament’s leading run scorer, amassing 765 runs in 11 matches at an astonishing average of 95.62. During the World Cup, Kohli achieved a historic milestone equal to Sachin Tendulkar’s record of centuries in ODI cricket. This further cemented his status as one of the greatest hitters in the history of the game.
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Rahul Dravid received the Lifetime Achievement Award
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Dravid recently played a pivotal role in ending India’s trophy drought by guiding the team to victory in the T20 World Cup competition held in Barbados. Dravid, known for his significant contribution to Indian cricket both as a player and a coach, received a hearty ovation from the crowd. The award was in recognition of his lasting legacy and his profound impact on sports in India.
Best ODI Bowler of the Year award for Mohammed Shami
India’s ace pacer Mohammed Shami was awarded the ODI Bowler of the Year following his impressive performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Shami’s exceptional bowling skills contributed to India’s success as he consistently put in excellent performances that contributed to the team’s victories throughout the tournament.
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Complete list of awardees
One year test battery– Yashasvi Jaiswal
Test bowler of the year– Ravichandran Ashwin
One year battery T20I– Phil Salt
Bowler of the Year T20I-Tim Southee
Star Sports T20 Leadership Award– Shreyas Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Award for excellence in sports administration-Jay Shah
Most matches as captain in women’s T20I history– Harmanpreet Kaur
CEAT Women’s Indian Bowler of the Year– Dept. Sharma
Fastest double of the century in a women’s test– Shafali Verma
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