ICC Awards 2024: Winners to Be Announced Over Five Days

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the winners of the 2024 ICC Awards will be revealed over a five-day period, starting today, January 24, 2025. The schedule is as follows:

Friday, January 24:

• Men’s ODI Team of the Year
• Women’s ODI Team of the Year
• Men’s Test Team of the Year

Saturday, January 25:

• Women’s T20I Team of the Year
• Men’s T20I Team of the Year
• ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year
• ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year

Sunday, January 26:

• ICC Umpire of the Year
• ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year
• ICC Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year
• ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year
• ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year

Monday, January 27:

• ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year
• ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year
• ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year

Tuesday, January 28:

• Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year
• Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year

The ICC Awards recognize outstanding performances in international cricket across various formats. This year’s nominees include prominent players such as Jasprit Bumrah, Travis Head, Joe Root, Amelia Kerr, Laura Wolvaardt, and Chamari Athapaththu. Winners are determined through a combination of votes from the ICC Voting Academy and global cricket fans.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is gearing up to unveil the winners of the ICC Awards 2024, with announcements spanning five days starting Friday. These awards will honor the year’s top performers in men’s and women’s international cricket across various categories.

The 2024 cricket calendar was packed with thrilling moments, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup hosted by Bangladesh in the UAE, and numerous other international contests. This year’s award contenders represent the best from these major events.

Shortlists for nine out of twelve individual award categories were announced last month, followed by a 12-day voting period. During this time, the ICC Voting Academy—comprising prominent media figures—and cricket fans from around the globe cast a record 1.5 million votes on the ICC website.

The announcements kick off with the ICC Teams of the Year on January 24 and 25, recognizing the standout XIs in Men’s Tests and Men’s and Women’s ODIs and T20Is, as selected by the ICC Voting Academy. Starting January 25, winners of individual categories will be revealed daily, culminating on January 28 with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year and the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.

The winners are determined through a combination of ICC Voting Academy selections and fan votes. Established in 2004, the ICC Awards recognize the top international cricket performers, with the 2024 edition celebrating achievements from January 1 to December 30.

Men’s ODI Team of the Year

As of now, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has not officially announced the Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2024. The announcement is scheduled for today, January 24, 2025. Please stay tuned to the ICC’s official channels for the latest updates.

In the meantime, various cricket analysts and publications have shared their predictions and selections for the standout ODI players of 2024. For instance, ESPNcricinfo’s staff compiled their own Men’s ODI XI for 2024, highlighting players who delivered exceptional performances throughout the year.

Similarly, Crectoday presented their ODI Team of the Year, noting significant contributions from several Asian players. They emphasized the importance of 2024 as a preparatory year leading up to the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025.

These selections are subjective and based on individual analyses of players’ performances during 2024. The official ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year will provide a definitive list of the top performers as recognized by the International Cricket Council.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the ICC’s official website or their verified social media channels.

Men’s Test Team of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Men’s Test Team of the Year for 2024. This selection honors the top performers in Test cricket over the past year. The team comprises players who have demonstrated exceptional skill and consistency in the longest format of the game.

ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year 2024:

1. Usman Khawaja (Australia)
2. Dimuth Karunaratne (Sri Lanka)
3. Joe Root (England)
4. Marnus Labuschagne (Australia)
5. Harry Brook (England)
6. Ben Stokes (England) – Captain
7. Rishabh Pant (India) – Wicketkeeper
8. Pat Cummins (Australia)
9. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)
10. Jasprit Bumrah (India)
11. Nathan Lyon (Australia)

This lineup reflects a blend of experienced veterans and emerging talents who have made significant contributions to Test cricket in 2024. Players like Joe Root and Jasprit Bumrah have been particularly outstanding, with Root amassing 1,556 runs at an average of 55.57, and Bumrah taking 71 wickets at an average of 14.92 during the year.

Men’s T20I Team of the Year

As of now, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has not officially announced the Men’s T20I Team of the Year for 2024. The announcement is scheduled for tomorrow, January 25, 2025. Please stay tuned to the ICC’s official channels for the latest updates.

In the meantime, the ICC has previously recognized outstanding performances in T20 cricket. For instance, following the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, the ICC announced the Team of the Tournament, which included players from champions India, as well as Afghanistan, Australia, and the West Indies. Notable inclusions were Rohit Sharma as captain and Jasprit Bumrah as the Player of the Tournament.

Additionally, the ICC has unveiled the nominees for the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year, highlighting players who have delivered exceptional performances in T20 internationals during 2024. The nominees include Babar Azam (Pakistan), Travis Head (Australia), Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), and Arshdeep Singh (India).

These recognitions provide insight into the standout performers in men’s T20I cricket over the past year. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the ICC’s official website or their verified social media channels.

ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024. The winner will be revealed on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Nominees:

• Babar Azam (Pakistan): The Pakistani captain continued his stellar form in T20Is, amassing 738 runs in 2024.
• Travis Head (Australia): Head contributed significantly to Australia’s T20I campaigns, scoring 539 runs during the year.
• Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe): Raza showcased his all-round abilities, accumulating 573 runs and taking 24 wickets in T20Is in 2024.
• Arshdeep Singh (India): Emerging as a key bowler for India, Arshdeep claimed 36 wickets in T20Is, with best bowling figures of 4/9.

These players have delivered outstanding performances in T20 internationals throughout 2024. The winner will be determined based on their contributions and impact on the game during the year.

Women’s ODI Team of the Year

As of now, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has not officially announced the Women’s ODI Team of the Year for 2024. The announcement is scheduled for today, January 24, 2025. Please stay tuned to the ICC’s official channels for the latest updates.

In the meantime, several players have delivered outstanding performances in Women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs) during 2024. Notable mentions include:

• Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa): Leading the Proteas, Wolvaardt amassed 697 runs in 12 innings at an average of 87.12, including multiple centuries.
• Smriti Mandhana (India): Mandhana scored 743 runs in 12 innings at an average of 61.91, with a strike rate of 96.99, highlighted by several centuries against top teams.
• Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka): Athapaththu continued to be a pivotal player for Sri Lanka, contributing significantly with the bat and leading her team to notable victories.
• Annabel Sutherland (Australia): Sutherland showcased her all-round capabilities, making valuable contributions with both bat and ball throughout the year.

These players, among others, have been instrumental in their teams’ performances in 2024. The official ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year will recognize the top performers as selected by the ICC Voting Academy.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the ICC’s official website or their verified social media channels.

Women’s T20I Team of the Year

As of now, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has not officially announced the Women’s T20I Team of the Year for 2024. The announcement is scheduled for today, January 24, 2025. Please stay tuned to the ICC’s official channels for the latest updates.

In the meantime, several players have delivered outstanding performances in Women’s T20 Internationals during 2024. Notable mentions include:

• Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa): Captained South Africa to their first T20 World Cup final and was the tournament’s leading run-scorer.
• Amelia Kerr (New Zealand): Played a pivotal role in New Zealand’s T20 World Cup victory, contributing significantly with both bat and ball, and was named Player of the Tournament.
• Smriti Mandhana (India): Continued her consistent form, scoring multiple centuries and playing a key role in India’s T20 campaigns.
• Sophie Ecclestone (England): Maintained her position as a leading bowler in T20Is, becoming England’s all-time T20 leading wicket-taker.en instrumental in their teams’ performances in 2024. The official ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year will recognize the top performers as selected by the ICC Voting Academy.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the ICC’s official website or their verified social media channels.

ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024. The winner will be revealed on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Nominees:

• Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka): In 2024, Athapaththu scored 720 runs in 21 matches at an average of 40, with a highest score of 119*. She also took 21 wickets at an average of 16.8, with best bowling figures of 4/29.
• Amelia Kerr (New Zealand): Kerr played 18 matches, scoring 387 runs at an average of 24.18, with a highest score of 44*. She also claimed 29 wickets at an average of 15.55, with best bowling figures of 4/20.
• Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa): Wolvaardt featured in 19 matches, amassing 673 runs at an average of 39.58, including a highest score of 102.
• Orla Prendergast (Ireland): Prendergast’s performances in 2024 included significant contributions with both bat and ball, though specific statistics were not detailed in the available sources.

These players have delivered exceptional performances in Women’s T20 Internationals throughout 2024. The winner will be determined based on their contributions and impact on the game during the year.

ICC Umpire of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to announce the Umpire of the Year award for 2024 on January 25, 2025.

In 2024, umpire performance metrics, particularly Decision Review System (DRS) overturn rates, have been a focal point of analysis. Joel Wilson had the highest percentage of decisions overturned via DRS, with 35.4% of his calls reversed upon review. Adrian Holdstock followed with 29.5% of his decisions overturned, while Paul Reiffel had 24.7% of his calls reversed. Notably, Marais Erasmus demonstrated consistency, with only 14.3% of his decisions overturned, indicating a high level of accuracy in his on-field judgments.

The ICC Umpire of the Year award recognizes the umpire who has exhibited exceptional officiating standards, accuracy, and professionalism throughout the year. The recipient is selected based on their performance across international matches, including their decision-making accuracy and overall contribution to the game.

For the most current information and the official announcement, please refer to the ICC’s official website or their verified social media channels.

ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has scheduled the announcement of the ICC Umpire of the Year and the ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year for Sunday, January 26, 2025.

ICC Umpire of the Year:

The ICC Umpire of the Year award recognizes the outstanding performance of an umpire in international cricket over the past year. The nominees for this award have not been officially disclosed as of now.

However, recent statistics provide insight into the performance of elite umpires during 2024. For instance, Joel Wilson had 35.4% of his decisions overturned, indicating a higher frequency of reviews leading to changes.

In contrast, Marais Erasmus had only 14.3% of his decisions overturned, suggesting a higher accuracy rate. These figures highlight the varying levels of decision-making accuracy among top umpires.

ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year:

The ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year award honors the best-performing male cricketer from an Associate Member nation in international cricket during the year. The nominees for this award have not been officially announced yet.

ICC Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has scheduled the announcement of the winners for the following awards on Sunday, January 26, 2025:

• ICC Umpire of the Year
• ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year
• ICC Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year

These awards recognize outstanding contributions in their respective categories.

The ICC Umpire of the Year award honors the umpire who has demonstrated exceptional performance and consistency in officiating during the year.

The Men’s and Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year awards celebrate the achievements of players from Associate Member nations, acknowledging their significant impact in international cricket.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the ICC’s official website or their verified social media channels.

ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. The winner will be revealed on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

Nominees:

• Annabel Sutherland (Australia): A dynamic all-rounder, Sutherland has been instrumental in Australia’s ODI performances throughout the year. Her contributions with both bat and ball have been pivotal in several key matches.
• Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa): Wolvaardt has been a consistent run-scorer for South Africa, leading the batting lineup with impressive statistics. Her ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when needed has been a highlight of her performances.
• Smriti Mandhana (India): Mandhana has continued her excellent form, contributing significantly to India’s success in ODIs. Her aggressive batting style and ability to play under pressure have been key factors in her team’s achievements.

These players have demonstrated exceptional skill and consistency in Women’s One Day Internationals throughout 2024. The winner will be determined based on their impact and contributions to the game during the year.