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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially published the list of nominees for the Cricketer of the Year Awards 2024highlighting players who have dominated the cricket landscape with their outstanding skills and performances across the globe. However, in a notable omission, the captain of the Indian cricket team Rohit Sharma it did not win any of the major awards, sparking debate among fans and pundits.
Jasprit Bumrah highlights Cricketer of the Year nominees
jasprit bumrah of India, the only bowler nominated for this award, has had a stellar year, taking 71 wickets in Test cricket at an average of 14.92, leading India’s bowling attack with distinction His contribution was crucial in India’s victory in the T20 World Cup, where he was awarded the Player of the Tournament with 15 wickets in eight matches.
Notably, the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year sees England awarded. Joe Root at the helm, having scored a staggering 1,556 runs in Test cricket this year, with six centuries to his name. His consistent performance in the longest format of the game has been instrumental for England. Adding him to the nominations is teammate Harry Brookwhose explosive batting across all formats has seen him average over 50, with memorable innings in both Test and limited-overs cricket.
from Australia Chief Travis he has also earned his place in the list with his aggressive batting, particularly in T20Is where he amassed 539 runs at a strike rate of 178.47, playing a key role in Australia’s international campaigns. His performances in the T20 World Cup were particularly noteworthy, showing his ability to change the momentum of the game.
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Rohit Sharma’s omission sparked debates
Rohit’s absence from the nominations has been one of the most talked about aspects of this year’s list. Rohit, who captained India to T20 World Cup triumph, had a remarkable year with the bat in T20Is, averaging 42 at a strike rate of 161, including a century and three half-centuries centuries His World Cup Round of 16 performances, including 92 off 41 balls and 56 off 36, were instrumental in India’s success.
Despite these achievements, Rohit failed to get a nomination, leading to a major outcry on social media platforms. Fans and analysts have expressed surprise and disappointment, with many questioning the criteria used by the ICC for the selections. Some speculate that the focus may have been more on individual consistency across formats than outstanding performances in a single tournament.
