Babar Azam Nominated for ICC Men’s T20 Cricketer of the Year
Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has been nominated for the prestigious ICC Men’s T20 Cricketer of the Year award for 2024. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the nominees for this highly coveted category, which celebrates the best performers in T20 international cricket over the past year.
Nominees for the Award
Babar Azam is joined by India’s Arshdeep Singh, Zimbabwe’s all-rounder Sikandar Raza, and Australia’s Travis Head in the list of nominees. Each player has showcased exceptional performances in 2024:
- Babar Azam: The Pakistan captain played 24 matches, amassing an impressive 738 runs, making him one of the top run-scorers of the year.
- Arshdeep Singh: The Indian pacer took 36 wickets in 18 matches, emerging as a key bowler for his team.
- Sikandar Raza: Representing Zimbabwe, Raza delivered all-round brilliance with 573 runs and 24 wickets in 24 matches.
- Travis Head: The Australian batter scored 539 runs in just 15 matches, underlining his efficiency and consistency.
ICC Awards and Timeline
The ICC Awards 2024 will honor the best performers across various categories, with nominations for other awards continuing to be announced until December 30. The winners, across 12 categories, will be revealed at the end of January 2025.
This nomination cements Babar Azam’s reputation as one of the most consistent and talented players in international cricket. Fans worldwide eagerly await the final announcement to see who will claim this prestigious title.
