Nominees Unveiled for ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023
The prestigious ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 Award has garnered attention with the announcement of four outstanding nominees who left their mark during the Cricket World Cup in India. The shortlist includes a formidable bowler and three exceptional batsmen who showcased remarkable performances throughout the year.
Shubman Gill (India)
Stats: 1584 runs and 24 catches in 29 matches
Stats: 1584 runs and 24 catches in 29 matches
The Year That Was:
Despite being relatively inexperienced on the international stage, Shubman Gill emerged as a standout performer in the ODI format, culminating in a stellar 2023. Finishing the year with 1584 runs at an impressive average of 63.36, Gill’s contributions included five centuries and a strike rate exceeding 100. Teaming up with skipper Rohit Sharma, the duo formed a formidable opening partnership, leaving an indelible mark on India’s batting order.
Memorable Performance:
Gill’s crowning achievement was a phenomenal double century, scoring 208 against New Zealand in Hyderabad. This innings not only established him as the youngest double centurion of the year but also showcased his ability to single-handedly dominate the opposition. His performance, marked by 19 fours and nine sixes, played a pivotal role in India’s commanding total of 349.
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Mohammed Shami (India)
Stats: 43 wickets, 36 runs, and 3 catches in 19 matches
Stats: 43 wickets, 36 runs, and 3 catches in 19 matches
The Year That Was:
Mohammed Shami scripted a turnaround in the latter half of 2023, reaching the pinnacle during the Cricket World Cup. Despite missing the initial games, Shami emerged as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker with an astounding 24 scalps at an average of 10.7. Notably, he claimed three five-wicket hauls and a four-wicket haul during the competition, solidifying his status as India’s leading wicket-taker in Men’s Cricket World Cups.
Memorable Performance:
Shami’s standout moment came in the semi-final against New Zealand, where he delivered a record-breaking performance with figures of 7/57. His crucial wickets dismantled the New Zealand batting lineup, culminating in the best-ever figures by an Indian player in men’s ODIs.
Virat Kohli (India)
Stats: 1377 runs, 1 wicket, and 12 catches in 27 matches
Stats: 1377 runs, 1 wicket, and 12 catches in 27 matches
The Year That Was:
Virat Kohli continued his stellar form from 2022 into 2023, particularly shining in ODIs and culminating in a Player of the Tournament performance at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Kohli’s exceptional run included smashing 765 runs in the World Cup, setting a new record for the most runs scored by an individual batter in a men’s Cricket World Cup.
Memorable Performance:
Kohli’s defining moment came in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
where he played a masterful innings, notching up his record 50th ODI century.
His knock, combined with a massive partnership with Shreyas Iyer, paved the way for India to set an imposing total of 397.
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Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)
Stats: 1204 runs, 9 wickets, and 22 catches in 26 matches
Stats: 1204 runs, 9 wickets, and 22 catches in 26 matches
The Year That Was:
Daryl Mitchell showcased exceptional form in ODIs throughout 2023, concluding the year with an impressive 1204 runs.
His outstanding performances included back-to-back centuries against Pakistan and England.
but it was during the World Cup that he truly shone as New Zealand’s middle-order linchpin in the absence of Kane Williamson.
Memorable Performance:
Mitchell’s standout moments were during the World Cup, notably against India in Dharamsala.
where he scored 130 under challenging conditions. He replicated this feat in the semi-final.
contributing significantly to a near-improbable run-chase of 398.
His aggressive batting against India’s formidable spinners displayed his ability to single-handedly impact crucial matches.
The ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 will be decided based on these remarkable performances, and the winner will be revealed in due course.
