In the year 2023, many players displayed their exceptional skills in the game. As the year 2023 is in its last month, here are the contenders for the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2023 award. The one who gets crowned will be awarded the Sir Garfield Sobbers trophy for his performances across all formats (Pic: AFP/ICC)
Updated On: 2023-12-04 01:52 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
India: Rohit Sharma
India skipper Rohit Sharma has not played a single T20I game since the 2022 T20 World Cup. Despite, not playing T20I matches, Rohit managed to score,1795 runs in 34 matches played. He displayed his aggressive batting style in the recent ICC World Cup 2023 by delivering his side an elevated start in the tournament
Australia: Travis Head
Australia's Travis Head has consistently performed for his team in the year 2023. He played an important role in the ICC World Cup 2023 where Australia won their sixth World Cup title. He was awarded Man of the Match in the final clash for his match-winning knock against India. He also received the Man of the Match award for the ICC World Test Championship 2021-2023
Virat Kohli
India's stalwart batsman Virat Kohli was a leading run scorer in the ICC World Cup 2023. Across all formats, he played 34 matches in which he registered 1,934 runs. The veteran Indian batsman achieved several milestones this year and has also registered a record for scoring the most ODI centuries in cricketing history which is 50
Shubman Gill
India's sensational opening batsman Shubman Gill has impressed everyone with his stupendous strokes. He registered his name as the youngest player to score a double century in ODIs and has also secured the first spot in the ICC's ODI rankings. So far, in 2023 Gill has played 45 matches in all formats in which he registered 2,118 runs under his name
New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell
The Kiwis' batting all-rounder Daryl Mitchell has scored 1,919 runs in 47 matches played so far. He performed for New Zealand in all crucial matches during the mega-showpiece last month
