CEAT Cricket Rating Awards 2024: Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid and Jay Shah receive top awards among others – See full list of winners – News18

India’s leading tire manufacturer CEAT celebrated the remarkable achievements of cricket legends at the 26th edition of the CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) Awards in Mumbai today. This prestigious event continues to be a global platform that unites the cricketing fraternity and honors exceptional performances from both international and domestic arenas.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Harsh Goenka, Chairman, RPG Group said, “As we celebrate the 26th edition of the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards, we take immense pride in continuing our commitment to celebrating excellence in cricket. Over the years, CEAT Cricket Ratings has become synonymous with recognizing the exceptional contributions of cricketers worldwide. We honor their passion, dedication and continued pursuit of excellence, which continues to inspire millions. With these awards, we not only celebrate individual excellence, but also reinforce our belief in the power of cricket to bring people together and create lasting bonds.”

Indian cricket legend and Chief Judge of CEAT Cricket Ratings, Mr. Sunil Gavaskar added, “The CEAT Cricket Rating Awards has been a beacon in recognizing outstanding talent in this wonderful sport. This year’s award winners have set the benchmark for future generations and have demonstrated impeccable skill and sportsmanship. It is a privilege to be part of this journey that celebrates the spirit of cricket.”

CEAT International Men’s Cricketer of the Year Rohit Sharma expressed his gratitude and said, “Getting the CEAT International Cricketer of the Year award is a humbling experience. It’s a recognition of the hard work and determination that goes into every match. I am grateful to CEAT for this honor and motivated to continue pushing the boundaries of the field’s possibilities.

CEAT Indian Bowler of the Year Deepti Sharma also shared her thoughts, “It’s really special to be recognized as the CEAT Women’s Indian Bowler of the Year. This award is a testament to the support and encouragement I have received from my team, coaches and fans. CEAT’s recognition fuels my drive to continue to perform at my best and contribute to the game.

The 26th edition of the awards honored a distinguished group of cricketers and sports executives who displayed exceptional talent and leadership throughout the year. Phil Salt was celebrated as the Men’s T20I Bowler of the Year, while Tim Southee earned the Men’s T20I Bowler of the Year award.

In recognition of his tactical brilliance, Shreyas Iyer received the TATA IPL Outstanding Leadership Award. Sai Kishore was recognized as the CEAT Domestic Cricketer of the Year for his consistent performances on the domestic circuit.

Virat Kohli won the Men’s ODI Batter of the Year award and Mohammad Shami was named the Men’s ODI Bowler of the Year. The award for the captain with the most matches in women’s T20I history was awarded to Harmanpreet Kaur, while Yashashvi Jaiswal and Ravichandran Ashwin were awarded the Men’s Test Bowler of the Year and the Men’s Test Bowler of the Year respectively.

On the women’s side, Deepti Sharma was named the Women’s Indian Bowler of the Year, while Smriti Mandhana earned the Women’s Indian Batter of the Year. The award for fastest Double Century in women’s Test went to Shafali Verma, while Jay Shah received the award for excellence in sports administration for their outstanding contribution to sports. For his brilliant contribution to the world of cricket, Rahul Dravid was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The CEAT Cricket Rating Awards continues to be a benchmark of excellence in the world of cricket, attracting the attention of cricket fans, celebrities and sports enthusiasts from around the world.

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