India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli is all set to make his comeback in the ODI squad for the national side for the second ODI of the three match series against England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday, as per the ICC.
Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai on Friday opened up on becoming the first Afghan player to receive the prestigious 'Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year' award and said that it was a matter of great happiness for him, as reported by ICC.
India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar was crowned with the Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. The Master Blaster still holds the records for most runs scored in Test as well as ODI cricket.
India's star batter Smriti Mandhana has been crowned the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year for her outstanding performances in 2024. The elegant left-handed opener dominated the 50-over format, amassing runs with remarkable consistency and flair, solidifying her reputation as one of the
Runners-up in last year's Men's T20 World Cup and finalists in the upcoming World Test Championship, the team is bolstered by the return of two pace spearheads. The tournament marks Nortje's return to ODI cricket, his first appearance in the 50-over format since September 2023. The star pace
Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasrasnga and Kushal Mendis along with West Indies's Sherfane Rutherford and Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai were shortlisted for the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 award on Sunday.
In 12 ODI innings this year, Mandhana made 747 runs at an average of 61.91, with strike rate of 95.15, with four centuries and three fifties. Her best score was 136.
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 champions Australia defeated hosts, England by 68 runs in the second match of the series at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday and continued the winning streak in ODI cricket, making it their 14th successive victory in the format.
Spinner Adam Zampa feels that the future of ODI cricket remains uncertain, but the format remains a priority for youngsters in Australia despite the increase in franchise cricket.
Virat, who formed a famed and fearsome top three with Rohit Sharma and Dhawan in ODI cricket during a better part of 2010s decades, lauded the left-hander for giving the country "countless memories" every since his fearless debut to the days of becoming a highly-dependable opener.