Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Mohammed Shami are in contention for the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award after their impressive performances in 2023.
Gill, Kohli, and Shami will be challenged by Daryl Mitchell, the star all-rounder for New Zealand in the 50-over format and the previous year’s World Cup performer.
Kohli and Shami played crucial roles for India in the 2023 World Cup, emerging as the top run-scorer and leading wicket-taker, respectively. Their stellar performances contributed significantly to the host nation reaching the final of the tournament.
During the year 2023, Gill established himself as a cricketing sensation in the realm of ODIs, demonstrating remarkable talent and unwavering consistency. The young Indian batter played a crucial part in India’s ODI squad, accumulating an impressive total of 1584 runs across the format. He got five centuries, making him the only player to surpass the 1500-run milestone during that year.
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli had a superb 2023. In the ODI World Cup edition, Kohli got 765 runs across 11 innings with an average of 95.62 and a strike rate of 90.3. In the overall ODIs for 2023, Kohli secured the second position among the highest run-scorers, concluding with 1377 runs to his name.
Fact Check: The Truth Behind The Viral Video Of Shakib Al Hasan’s Incident At Airport
Shami played a pivotal role in India’s bowling attack in the World Cup, showcasing his prowess by securing 24 wickets in seven matches. Throughout the year, the pace bowler proved to be a consistent force and claimed a total of 43 wickets in 19 matches.
