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The International Cricket Council (ICC) presents annual awards to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in cricket. These awards honour the best players, teams, and performances across all game formats over the past year.
These accolades celebrate the best players and moments from the past year. The 2024 ICC Awards highlighted exceptional talent across various categories.
For instance, India's Jasprit Bumrah was named the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year after a stellar year, taking 71 wickets in 13 matches. In the women's category, New Zealand's Amelia Kerr was recognised as the Women's Cricketer of the Year for her all-round performances.
In this article, we'll explore the winners of the 2024 ICC Awards, celebrating their remarkable achievements on the cricket field.
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List of 2024 ICC Awards Winners: Celebrating Excellence in Cricket
The 2024 ICC Awards spanned five days, from January 24 to January 28, 2025. During this period, various categories of awards were announced, culminating in the announcement of the 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 on the final day.
Here is the tabulated list of 2024 ICC Awards winners:
| Award | Winner |
| Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year | Melie Kerr |
| Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year | Jasprit Bumrah |
| ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year | Jasprit Bumrah |
| ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year | Smriti Mandhana |
| ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year | Annerie Dercksen |
| ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year | Kamindu Mendis |
| ICC Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year | Esha Oza |
| ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year | Gerhard Erasmus |
| ICC Umpire of the Year | Richard Illingworth |
| ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year | Arshdeep Singh |
| ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year | Melie Kerr |
| ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year | Rohit Sharma (C), Travis Head, Phil Salt, Babar Azam, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Sikandar Raza, Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh |
| ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year | Laura Wolvaardt (C), Smriti Mandhana, Chamari Athapaththu, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Melie Kerr, Richa Ghosh (WK), Marizanne Kapp, Orla Prendergast, Deepti Sharma, and Sadia Iqbal |
| ICC Men's Test Team of the Year | Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ben Duckett, Kane Williamson, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Kamindu Mendis, Jamie Smith (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Pat Cummins (C), Matt Henry, and Jasprit Bumrah |
| ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year | Saim Ayub, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Charith Asalanka (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Azmatullah Omarzai, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and AM Ghazanfar |
| ICC Women's ODI Team of the Year | Smriti Mandhana, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Chamari Athapaththu, Hayley Matthews, Marizanne Kapp, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Amy Jones (WK), Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, and Kate Cross |
Among the winners, 4 Indian cricketers received awards: Jasprit Bumrah (Men's Test Cricketer of the Year) & (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year), Smriti Mandhana (Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year), and Arshdeep Singh (Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year).
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Key Highlights and Records From the 2024 ICC Awards
Key highlights and records from the 2024 ICC Awards showcase remarkable performances by cricketers across various formats. Here are the main points:
Major Award Winners
1. Men's Test Cricketer of the Year: Jasprit Bumrah (India)
Bumrah achieved a historic milestone as the first Indian pacer to win this award, taking 71 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 14.92, including five five-wicket hauls. He was the highest wicket-taker in Tests for 2024, surpassing his closest competitor by 19 wickets.
2. Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year: Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan)
Omarzai had a standout year with 417 runs and 17 wickets, contributing significantly to Afghanistan's performance in ODIs.
3. Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year: Arshdeep Singh (India)
Arshdeep took 36 wickets in T20Is at an impressive average of 13.50, playing a pivotal role in India's T20 World Cup victory.
4. Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year: Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)
Wolvaardt excelled with both bat and ball, solidifying her place among the top performers in women's cricket.
5. Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year: Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)
Kerr not only set a record for most wickets in a single ICC Women's T20 World Cup but also scored 387 runs and took 29 wickets throughout the year, leading New Zealand to victory.
Notable Records
Arshdeep Singh emerged as the third-highest wicket-taker in T20Is for the year, with standout performances during the T20 World Cup, including key contributions in high-pressure matches.
Amelia Kerr's all-round capabilities were highlighted during crucial matches, especially in the final against South Africa, where she scored vital runs and took crucial wickets.
Bumrah's performance not only marked his individual success but also emphasised India's dominance in cricket, as he became the sixth Indian to win the Test Cricketer of the Year award.
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Emerging Players
- Emerging Men's Cricketer of the Year: Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka)
- Mendis had an impressive year with significant contributions both with bat and ball.
- Emerging Women's Cricketer of the Year: Annerie Dercksen (South Africa)
- Dercksen made her mark with notable performances that showcased her potential for future success.
Teams of the Year
The ICC also announced its Men's and Women's T20I Teams of the Year, recognising outstanding players based on their performances throughout 2024.
These selections were made by an independent panel and reflect both statistical achievements and overall contributions to their teams.
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