ICC Men’s and Women’s Teams of the Year 2023

• by Arya
• January 23, 2024

ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year 2023

The ICC recently unveiled the Men’s Test Team of the Year for 2023, spotlighting outstanding performers from the WTC 23 Champions Australia and finalists India.

The Lineup

Led by Pat Cummins of Australia, the team showcased two players from India, two from England, and one each from Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

• Usman Khawaja (Australia): Dominated 2023, scoring over 1000 runs in Tests, ending with an impressive 1210 runs at an average of 52.60.
• Dimuth Karunaratne (Sri Lanka): Limited appearances but impactful, amassing 608 runs at an average of 60.8 in six matches.
• Kane Williamson (New Zealand): Made a quick return to form, concluding 2023 with four centuries and 695 runs.
• Joe Root (England): Consistent contributions.
• Travis Head (Australia): Played a crucial role in Australia’s success.
• Ravindra Jadeja (India): Stellar all-round performances.
• Alex Carey (wk) (Australia): Safe behind the stumps.
• Pat Cummins (c) (Australia): Exceptional leadership and performance.
• Ravichandran Ashwin (India): Spun magic with bat and ball.
• Mitchell Starc (Australia): Lethal with the ball.
• Stuart Broad (England): Spearheaded the English attack.

ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year 2023

Riding on the success of cricket powerhouses India and Australia, the ICC also revealed the Men’s ODI Team of the Year 2023.

The Squad

Captained by the prolific Rohit Sharma of India, who amassed 1255 runs at an average of 52, the team is a testament to individual brilliance and collective excellence.

• Rohit Sharma (c) (India): Shone at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, hitting a remarkable 131 against Afghanistan.
• Shubman Gill (India): Top-scorer in ODIs for 2023, amassing 1584 runs with five centuries.
• Travis Head (Australia): Played a pivotal role in the World Cup final against India.
• Virat Kohli (India): Consistently impressive, accumulating 1377 runs.
• Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand): A formidable force, scoring 1204 runs at an imposing average of 52.34.
• Heinrich Klaasen (wk) (South Africa): Displayed prowess behind the stumps.
• Marco Jansen (South Africa): Made impactful contributions.
• Adam Zampa (Australia): Wreaked havoc with 38 wickets.
• Mohammed Siraj (India): Stellar performance with 44 wickets, including a best of 6/21 in the Asia Cup 2023 final.
• Kuldeep Yadav (India): Contributed with 49 wickets.
• Mohammed Shami (India): Dazzled with a memorable spell of 7/57 in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

These teams exemplify the players’ dedication, hard work, and exceptional performances. Congratulations to all the players who earned a spot in the ICC Men’s Test and ODI Teams of the Year for 2023!

ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year 2023

On January 23, the ICC declared the Women’s ODI Team of the Year 2023, dominated by Australian talents with no representation from India.

The Exceptional Eleven

Guided by Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu, the team features standout performers from various cricketing nations.

• Phoebe Litchfield (Australia): Announced herself with 485 runs in ODIs, averaging 53.8 with a century and four fifties.
• Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka): A maestro in the ODI format, playing a stunning unbeaten 140 off 80 balls against New Zealand.
• Ellyse Perry (Australia): Enjoyed a stellar year with five fifties.
• Amelia Kerr (New Zealand): The top-scorer in women’s ODIs, amassing 541 runs with two hundreds and three fifties.
• Beth Mooney (WK) (Australia)
• Nat Sciver-Brunt (England)
• Ash Gardner (Australia)
• Annabel Sutherland (Australia)
• Nadine De Klerk (South Africa)
• Lea Tahuhu (New Zealand)
• Nahida Akter (Bangladesh)

These players have showcased exceptional performances throughout the year, earning their place in the ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year 2023. Congratulations to all the outstanding cricketers!

Ending Note

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ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year 2023 The ICC recently unveiled the Men’s Test Team of the Year for 2023, spotlighting outstanding performers from the WTC 23 Champions Australia and finalists India. The Lineup Led by Pat Cummins of Australia, the team showcased two players from India, two from England, and one each from…