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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Men’s ODI Team of the Year 2024, celebrating players who delivered standout performances in the past year. The team features players from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the West Indies, showcasing a mix of experience, emerging talent, and consistent match-winning performances.
Top Order Dominance
- Saim Ayub (Pakistan):
A breakout year for Saim, with 515 runs in just 9 matches at a strike rate of 105.53. His three centuries, including back-to-back tons in South Africa, established him as a formidable opener. - Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan):
Gurbaz excelled with 531 runs at an average of 48.2, including three centuries. His dynamic starts were instrumental in Afghanistan’s series wins. - Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka):
With 694 runs at an impressive average of 63.1, Nissanka stood out, especially with his unbeaten 210 against Afghanistan, one of the highest ODI scores in history.
Middle Order Anchors
- Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka):
The leading ODI run-scorer of 2024 with 742 runs. His match-winning 143 against New Zealand solidified his place as a dependable middle-order batter. - Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka) [Captain]:
The captain of the team, Asalanka scored 605 runs and contributed with key wickets, showcasing his value as an all-rounder. - Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies):
An explosive debut year saw him score 425 runs at a strike rate of 120.1, including five consecutive 50-plus scores. - Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan):
A true all-rounder, Omarzai’s 417 runs and 17 wickets included game-changing performances like his 70* and 4/37 against Bangladesh.
Bowling Attack
- Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka):
The spin wizard claimed 26 wickets, with a stunning 7/19 against Zimbabwe, the fifth-best ODI figures ever. - Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan):
Despite playing only 6 matches, Shaheen took 15 wickets, proving his consistency as one of the world’s premier pacers. - Haris Rauf (Pakistan):
Rauf delivered impactful performances, including a five-wicket haul against Australia in Adelaide. - AM Ghazanfar (Afghanistan):
At just 18, Ghazanfar impressed with 21 wickets in 11 matches, including a standout 6/26 against Bangladesh.
ICC Awards 2024 Schedule
The ICC Awards continue this week, celebrating cricketing excellence across formats. Highlights of the announcement schedule include:
- 24 January: Men’s ODI Team, Women’s ODI Team, and Men’s Test Team of the Year.
- 25 January: T20I Teams of the Year and T20I Cricketers of the Year.
- 27 January: ODI Cricketers of the Year.
- 28 January: The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy and Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for the ICC Cricketers of the Year.
Established in 2004, the ICC Awards celebrate exceptional cricketing performances, and the 2024 edition, marking 20 years, concludes on 28 January 2025.
