Virat Kohli was honored with the prestigious ODI Batter of the Year accolade, recognizing his exceptional performance in One Day Internationals, while Rahul Dravid was celebrated with the Lifetime Achievement Award, acknowledging his remarkable contributions and enduring legacy in the world of cricket.
The CEAT Cricket Rating Awards ceremony took place in Mumbai on Wednesday, honoring the outstanding accomplishments of cricketing icons. Indian captain Rohit Sharma was awarded the CEAT Men's International Cricketer of the Year for his pivotal role in leading the Indian team to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 held in July. Over his career, Rohit has amassed an impressive total of 14,846 runs, including three double centuries, 33 centuries, and 87 half-centuries across One Day Internationals and T20 Internationals. In addition to his remarkable statistics, he is a two-time champion of the ICC T20 World Cup (2007 and 2024) and an ICC Champions Trophy winner, while also holding the record for the most sixes in T20 cricket.
The ceremony also highlighted the achievements of other notable players, with Rohit Sharma's leadership in the T20 format being particularly noteworthy. Under his captaincy, he surpassed Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become the most successful T20I captain, achieving 49 victories in 62 matches compared to Dhoni's 41 wins in 72 games. His tenure culminated in a thrilling triumph over South Africa in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup, effectively ending an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy for India.
Additionally, the awards recognized the exceptional performance of young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was named the best Test batter of the year at the CEAT Awards. His outstanding contributions during the series against England showcased his potential and skill, further solidifying his place among the top performers in Indian cricket.
During England's recent tour of India, Jaiswal emerged as the leading run scorer of the series, amassing a total of 712 runs across 5 matches and 9 innings, achieving an impressive strike rate of 79.91.
The 22-year-old cricketer made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2023. In the longer format of the game, he has accumulated 1,028 runs at a strike rate of 70.07, having participated in 9 matches and batted in 16 innings.
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