New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): The ICC Males’s ODI Staff of the Yr 2024 showcases not simply distinctive high quality but in addition a outstanding stability of star energy, consistency, and flexibility, as per the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC).
Saim Ayub of Pakistan had a breakout yr, incomes his spot on the high of the order. Regardless of debuting solely in November, he made an instantaneous influence, scoring 125 runs in a three-match sequence in Australia. Saim adopted it up together with his maiden ODI century in Zimbabwe and completed the yr with three centuries in 5 innings, together with two in South Africa. He ended the yr with 515 runs at a mean of 64.37 and a strike price of 105.53.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Afghanistan continued his explosive type, including three centuries to his title in 2024. Taking part in towards Sri Lanka, Eire, South Africa, and Bangladesh, Gurbaz was persistently productive, ending the yr with 531 runs at a mean of 48.2.
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka had an outstanding yr, amassing 694 runs, together with an unbeaten 210 towards Afghanistan–the sixth-highest rating by an opener in ODI historical past. His stellar performances made him the second-highest run-scorer of 2024, trailing solely his teammate Kusal Mendis.
Kusal Mendis, who additionally stored wickets, was the yr’s most prolific batter in ODIs, scoring 742 runs. His constant performances included a century towards New Zealand and 6 half-centuries, with just one failure to succeed in double figures in 17 innings.
Charith Asalanka, one other Sri Lankan star, showcased his all-round abilities, scoring 605 runs and taking key wickets towards India. Main from the entrance, Asalanka persistently delivered with the bat, recording 4 half-centuries, together with two scores within the 90s.
Sherfane Rutherford of the West Indies had a sensational season, scoring 425 runs at an unimaginable common of 106.2 and a strike price of 120.1. Debuting in December 2023, Rutherford shortly established himself as a middle-order powerhouse, with 5 consecutive 50-plus scores.
Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai impressed as a real all-rounder, scoring 417 runs and taking 17 wickets. His standout efficiency got here towards Bangladesh, the place he claimed 4/37 and adopted it up with an unbeaten 70 to safe victory.
Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka delivered with the ball, taking 26 wickets in simply 10 matches at a mean of 15.6. His 7/19 towards Zimbabwe was top-of-the-line bowling performances in ODI historical past.
Shaheen Shah Afridi performed solely six ODIs however made his presence felt, taking 15 wickets at a mean of 17.6, together with a 4/47 haul that highlighted his deadly skill with the ball.
Haris Rauf, additionally from Pakistan, excelled in key moments, claiming 13 wickets in eight matches. His fiery five-for towards Australia in Adelaide was instrumental in Pakistan’s sequence win.
Teen sensation AM Ghazanfar of Afghanistan introduced himself on the world stage with 21 wickets in 11 matches at a mean of simply 13.57. The 18-year-old’s two five-wicket hauls, together with 6/26 towards Bangladesh, cemented his repute as a rising star. (ANI)
