ICC Awards 2022: Babar Azam, Adam Zampa, Sikandar Raza, and Rashid Khan Nominated for ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year Award:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a impressive four-player shortlist for the Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2022 Award. The nominees include Pakistan captain Babar Azam, Australian spinner Adam Zampa, Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza, and Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan.
ICC Awards 2022: ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2022
1. Babar Azam – Pakistan
Matches: 9
Runs: 679
The year that was
Babar Azam has had an impressive year in ODI cricket, scoring 679 runs in nine matches with an average of 84.87. He also captained Pakistan to victory in three series out of three. One of his standout performances was a 114 against Australia in Lahore, where he almost led Pakistan to victory in a high-scoring chase.
2. Adam Zampa (Adam Zampa) – Australia
Matches: 12
Wickets: 30
The year that was
Adam Zampa was the highest wicket-taker for Australia in ODI cricket this year, taking 30 wickets in 12 matches. He had a joint-most prolific year in ODI cricket, matching his tally of 30 wickets from his debut year in 2016. Zampa also played a crucial role in Australia’s victory over New Zealand, taking a five-wicket haul and scoring 16 runs in a low-scoring match.
3. Sikandar Raza (Sikander Raza) – Zimbabwe
Matches: 15
Runs: 645
Wickets: 8
The year that was
Sikandar Raza had a standout year for Zimbabwe, scoring 645 runs and taking eight wickets in 15 matches. He made three centuries, all of which came while chasing, with two resulting in victories and another almost taking Zimbabwe across the line against India. Raza was also reliable with the ball, giving away just over five runs per over.
4. Shai Hope – West Indies
Matches: 21
Runs: 709
The year that was
Rashid Khan was a key player for Afghanistan in ODI cricket this year, taking 21 wickets in 12 matches with an average of 23.57. He also contributed with the bat, scoring 97 runs in the same number of matches. Rashid’s standout performance was a three-wicket haul against Ireland, where he helped restrict the opposition to just 189 runs in a high-scoring match.
The winner of the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2022 Award will be announced at the ICC Awards ceremony in July.
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