India skipper Rohit Sharma bagged the prestigious 'Men's International Cricketer of the Year' award at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24. This honour highlights his excellent leadership and remarkable performances on the international stage.
Former head coach Rahul Dravid, who has made an indelible mark on Indian cricket, was bestowed with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' for his outstanding contributions to the sport.
Dravid’s guidance and mentorship have been a massive factor behind the emergence of several young Indian cricketers, including Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh among others.
Veteran campaigner Virat Kohli was declared the 'Men's ODI Batter of the Year' for his consistent and prolific performances in the 50-over format. His ability to score runs consistently played a major role in India's success.
Pacer Mohammad Shami, the leading wicket-taker during the 2023 World Cup with 24 scalps, was deservedly named the 'ODI Bowler of the Year'. His ability to swing the ball and maintain an impeccable line and length made him a formidable force in the Indian bowling attack.
Young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal won the 'Men's Test Batter of the Year' award. The southpaw amassed 712 runs at an average of 89 in the five-Test series against England earlier this year, which included two double tons and three half-centuries.
Senior off-spinner R Ashwin claimed the 'Men's Test Bowler of the Year' honour for his consistent wicket-taking abilities and his ability to deceive batters with his guile and variations.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who received an award for excellence in sports administration, expressed his confidence in the Indian teams' ability to win more ICC trophies going forward.
R Sai Kishore, who captained Tamil Nadu to the Ranji Trophy final last season, was named the 'Domestic Cricketer of the Year' for his outstanding leadership and performances in domestic cricket.
New Zealand's Tim Southee was awarded the 'Men's T20I Bowler of the Year' for his impressive performances in the shortest format, while England's Phil Salt was named the 'Best Batter of the Year' in T20Is.
India women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was presented with a memento for leading the country in the most T20I matches, while her deputy and opening batter Smriti Mandhana was adjudged the 'Women's Indian Batter of the Year'.
Known for her all-round abilities, Deepti Sharma was named the 'Indian Bowler of the Year' for her consistent performances with the ball.
Opening batter Shafali Verma was honoured with a memento for scoring the fastest double century in women's Test cricket, a remarkable feat achieved off 194 balls against South Africa in the Chennai Test earlier this year.
Shreyas Iyer, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL 2024 title, was presented with a memento for 'outstanding leadership' in guiding his team to success in the high-octane T20 tournament.
(With Agencies Inputs)
