Tag: ICC Awards 2022

LAHORE: Pakistan captain Babar Azam showed off his individual accolades following his dominance in last year’s ICC Awards.

Taking to his Twitter, ICC Cricketer of the Year Babar posed with Sir Garfield Trophy for the ICC Cricketer of the Year, ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year awards (2021 and 2022) and commemorative caps for making it to the Test, ODI and T20I Teams of the Year 2022.

“You are your own magic,” wrote Babar as he shared an elegant picture of him with the ICC silverware.

You are your own magic 🪄 pic.twitter.com/2VO1c4YZLn

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) February 2, 2023

 

Notably, the Pakistan captain, who headlined the ICC Awards 2022, received the two coveted trophies from the PCB management committee chair and ICC Director Najam Sethi at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.

Babar had an unforgettable year with the bat in Tests as he was the only player to breach the 2000-run mark in the calendar year 2022. His 2598 runs from 44 matches came at an average of 54.12, which included eight centuries and 15 fifties.

The right-handed batter was equally impressive in the shorter format as the top-ranked ODI batter, who has been ruling the rankings chart since July 2021, accumulated 679 runs in nine matches.

Babar carried on his astounding form in the 50-over format and crossed the fifty-plus score eight times and converted three of those into centuries. Babar finished the year with a stunning average of 84.87.

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DUBAI: England-hailed Richard Illingworth bagged David Shepherd Trophy for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Umpire of the Year 2022, the cricket governing body announced on Thursday.

Illingworth, who officiated 24 international matches in 2022 was adjudged the best umpire for the consistency of his decisions and his communications and relations with teams and their captains.

“I am very honoured to receive the ICC Umpire of the Year award. Many people, coaches, colleagues and management have contributed to my development over my career as a player and umpire. Their input has been substantial and invaluable and I’m forever grateful to them,” said Illingworth in a statement released by the ICC.

“I continue to be passionate about cricket and after many years in the professional game, I will continue to learn and develop. I’d also like to thank my family who have given me such great support over the years to enable me to go out and enjoy my umpiring around the world,” added Illingworth.

It is pertinent to mention that Illingworth won the Umpire of the Year award for the second time after first winning it in 2019.

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LAHORE: The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Najam Sethi heaped praise on Pakistan skipper Babar Azam for prevailing in the recently-announced ICC Awards 2022.

Pakistan skipper Babar, who enjoyed a remarkable year with the bat in all three formats, bagged the ICC ODI Men’s Cricketer of the Year Award before getting his hand on the most coveted award – Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year for 2022.

The right-handed batter also featured in the ICC ODI and Test Team of the Year 2022 and became only the second cricketer to be named in all formats of ICC Team of the Year.

Following his dominance in this year’s ICC Awards, PCB management committee Chair Sethi hailed the Pakistan skipper and stated that the latter made the whole nation proud.

“Babar Azam made the whole nation proud by winning the most prestigious ICC Awards,” said Sethi.

Sethi also termed Babar a role model for all the young cricketers in the country.

“Babar Azam’s performance and achievements are a reward for his hard work, dedication and determination and he’s a beacon for all the young cricketers of Pakistan,” Sethi praised.

Furthermore, Sethi also congratulated Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan and Nida Dar for being named in the ICC Men’s and Women’s T20 Team of the Year.

“On behalf of PCB, I also congratulate Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan and Nida Dar for being named in the Men’s and Women’s T20 Team of the Year,” said Sethi.

“I am sure that these ICC awards will motivate the entire Pakistan cricket team to perform well this year,” he concluded.

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DUBAI: South Africa’s bowling prodigy Marco Jansen has been named ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2022.

Jansen claimed the prestigious award as she overpowered India’s Arshdeep Singh, Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran and New Zealand’s Finn Allen – the other three nominees in the category.

“Sizzling displays with the ball and vital contributions with the bat at crucial moments – the winner of the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year Award had an unforgettable 2022,” said ICC as it revealed the winner of the award on Wednesday.

During his meteoric rise last year, Jansen picked up 36 wickets in nine Tests and accumulated 234 runs at 21.27. The right-arm pacer also took two wickets in ODIs, and one in T20Is.

His memorable performance of the year came against England at The Oval when he first struck a fighting 30 in South Africa’s paltry total of 118 before claiming his maiden five-wicket haul, which included the wickets of Joe Root and Harry Brook.

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DUBAI: The winners of the 2022 ICC Awards will be announced next week in sequence, starting from Monday (January 23)

As per the International Cricket Council’s schedule, the winners of coveted players’ awards across different formats will be named on Wednesday and Thursday.

The top performers from the previous year will be recognised in 13 different award categories. Meanwhile, five Teams of the Year – three Men and two Women – will also be named by the ICC.

The winners of the ICC awards are determined from the results of the ICC Voting Academy, comprising a wider selection of global cricket journalists and broadcasters, with cricket fans also contributing to the vote via the ICC’s digital channels.

The Performance Period for the awards runs from January 1 to December 31 2022.

Full Schedule:

Monday, January 23:

ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year

ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year

Tuesday, January 24

ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year

ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year

ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year

Wednesday, January 25

ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year

ICC Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year

ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year

ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year

ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year

ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year

Thursday, January 26

ICC Umpire of the Year

ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year

ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year

ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year

Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year

ICC Spirit of Cricket Award

Nominees for ICC Awards 2022

Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year:

Babar Azam (Pakistan)
Ben Stokes (England)
Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)
Tim Southee ( New Zealand)

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year:

Nat Sciver (England)
Smriti Mandhana (India)
Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)
Beth Mooney (Australia)

ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year:

Ben Stokes (England)
Jonny Bairstow (England)
Usman Khawaja (Australia)
Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)

ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year:

Babar Azam (Pakistan)
Adam Zampa (Australia)
Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)
Shai Hope (West Indies)

ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year:

Shabnim Ismail (South Africa)
Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)
Nat Sciver (England)
Alyssa Healy (Australia)

ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year:

Suryakumar Yadav (India)
Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)
Sam Curran (England)
Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)

ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year:

Smriti Mandhana (India)
Nida Dar (Pakistan)
Sophie Devine (New Zealand)
Tahlia McGrath (Australia)

ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year

Marco Jansen (South Africa)
Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan)
Finn Allen (New Zealand)
Arshdeep Singh (India)

ICC Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year

Renuka Singh (India)
Darcie Brown (Australia)
Alice Capsey (England)
Yastika Bhatia (India)

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DUBAI: The highest run-scorer in Tests this year Babar Azam was not shortlisted among the nominees by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the Test Cricketer of the Year 2022 award.

Babar, who had a dream year with the bat; scoring 1184 runs in nine matches including four hundreds, was absent from the list of nominees for the prestigious award.

The ICC, however, nominated England’s Ben Stokes and Jonathan Bairstow, Australia’s Usman Khawaja and South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada for the highest annual award of the longest format.

England’s Test captain, who injected new energy into Test cricket with his attacking mode, claimed nine wins as captain during his brief tenure and scored 870 runs in 15 matches. The right-arm pacer also claimed 26 wickets.

Another Englishman Bairstow was nominated by the ICC and was equally important in implementing England’s aggressive approach towards Test cricket.

The right-handed batter scored 1061 runs in 10 matches at an astounding average of 66.31 with the help of six centuries and a half-century.

Presenting the nominees for the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2022 🤩

💫 A fierce pacer
💥 An all-round genius
🌟 Two exceptional batters#ICCAwards | Details ⬇️

— ICC (@ICC) December 30, 2022

 

Australia’s Khawaja was equally good with the bat this year as he amassed 1080 runs in just 11 matches at a stunning average of 67.50. The left-handed batter has four centuries and five half-centuries to his name in 2022.

The only pacer among the nominees Rabada had a dominant year with the ball in Test cricket as he picked up 47 wickets in only nine matches at a remarkable average of 22.25 and a devastating strike rate of 34.1.

He also registered two five-wicket hauls, with best figures of 5/52.

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DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday, announced the nominees for the Women’s ODI Player of 2022.

In a press release, ICC nominated New Zealand’s all-rounder Amelia Kerr, her English counterpart Nat Sciver, Australian wicketkeeper batter Alyssa Healy and South African pacer Shabnim Ismail.

Proteas pacer Ismail enjoyed a sublime year with the ball as she produced scintillating performances in the bilateral series and also the Women’s World Cup. The right-arm pacer took 37 wickets in just 17 matches.

“Just like a fine wine, Shabnim Ismail continues to get better with age and the South Africa veteran may have even enjoyed the best year of her already illustrious career during 2022,” said ICC in a press release.

“The 34-year-old collected 14 scalps for the tournament at an average of just 17.50, with her superb spell of 3/27 against the tournament hosts in Hamilton pivotal in helping the Proteas advance to the semi-finals of the event,” the statement added.

💥 An intimidating pacer
🏏 Two consistent all-rounders
🧤 One terrific wicketkeeper-batter

ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year nominees are out!#ICCAwards | Details 👇

— ICC (@ICC) December 29, 2022

 

The world cup-winning wicketkeeper batter Healy had undoubtedly a terrific year with the bat as she accumulated 629 runs in 12 matches alongside eight catches and four stumping behind the stumps.

The right-handed batter was adjudged the player of the final and tournament in the world cup and played a pivotal role in her side’s title victory.

Following her brilliance, Healy was nominated for the prestigious women’s ODI cricketer of the year award.

Meanwhile, England’s Sciver had arguably the best year with the bat as she amassed 833 runs at an astounding average of 70 in 17 matches. She also made 11 scalps with the ball and propelled her side into the final of the world cup.

White Ferns’ all-rounder Kerr turned out to be equally vital for her side as she scored 676 runs in 18 matches in 2022 and also took 17 wickets.

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