The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently disclosed the Men’s Test and ODI Team of the Year 2023, spotlighting outstanding performances across formats. However, the absence of Pakistani players is notable, with Australia and India dominating the selections.
Australia’s Test Dominance: Pat Cummins Leads the Way
Pat Cummins, the captain of the Test Team of the Year, spearheaded Australia to their historic World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23 triumph. His exceptional leadership and 42 wickets throughout the year earned him the captaincy. The Test Team includes notable names like Usman Khawaja, Kane Williamson, and Ravindra Jadeja, making Australia the most represented nation with five players.ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year:Usman Khawaja, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kane Williamson, Joe Root, Travis Head, Ravindra Jadeja, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (C), R Ashwin, Mitchell Starc, Stuart Broad
ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year:Usman Khawaja, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kane Williamson, Joe Root, Travis Head, Ravindra Jadeja, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (C), R Ashwin, Mitchell Starc, Stuart Broad
Indian Prowess in ODIs: Rohit Sharma Guides the Ship
In the ODI arena, the dominance shifted to India, despite their World Cup final loss to Australia. Rohit Sharma, with an impressive tally of 1255 runs, was named captain of the ODI Team of the Year. Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and the bowling trio of Mohammad Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Shami represented India in this formidable lineup.ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year:Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Travis Head, Virat Kohli, Daryl Mitchell, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Marco Jansen, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami
Global Recognition: T20I, Women’s ODI, and T20I Teams
ICC didn’t stop at Test and ODI Teams, also acknowledging excellence in T20Is and Women’s Cricket. The Men’s T20I Team featured players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, and Nicholas Pooran, highlighting the diverse talents in the shortest format.ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year:Yashasvi Jaiswal, Phil Salt, Nicholas Pooran, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Mark Chapman, Sikandar Raza, Alpesh Ramjani, Mark Adair, Ravi Bishnoi, Richard Ngarava, Arshdeep SinghThe Women’s ODI and T20I Teams recognized exceptional talents like Chamari Athapaththu, Ellyse Perry, and Sophie Ecclestone, showcasing the depth of talent in women’s cricket.ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year:Phoebe Litchfield, Chamari Athapaththu (C), Ellyse Perry, Amelia Kerr, Beth Mooney (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ash Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Nadine de Klerk, Lea Tahuhu, Nahida AkterICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year:Chamari Athapaththu (C), Beth Mooney (WK), Laura Wolvaardt, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Megan SchuttIn summary, the ICC’s Men’s Test and ODI Teams of the Year 2023 showcase the dominance of Australia and India, setting the stage for a new era in international cricket.
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