ICC Awards 2024: Suryakumar Yadav Named ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for Second Successive Time

Suryakumar Yadav Bags ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023: Team India’s star batter Suryakumar Yadav won an International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20I Cricketer 2023 for the second time in a row. He was again honored with a prestigious award for his contributions within the whole year 2023.

He ruled the 20-over cricket format in the year 2023 and secured 733 runs in 17 innings. Suryakumar Yadav commenced his batting journey at a slow pace in the year 2023 with 7 runs against Sri Lanka but overall he played at an average of 48.86 and with a 155.9 strike rate.

Despite that, the 33-year-old star batter achieved 51 (36) and 112* (51) in the next two matches. In 2023, he was also emphasized as the third-highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals worldwide.

At the end of an year 2023, the right handed batter showed a remarkable performance by scoring 20s to 40s prior to the innings of 83 (44) against the West Indies. Also, taked the biggest responsibility of leading the Indian side at one point. Suryakumar Yadav played his best knock against Sri Lanka with 112 runs off 51 balls includes 7 fours and 9 sixes.

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Suryakumar Yadav crowned ICC T20I Player of the Year for 2023

Recently, the cricketing fraternity has acknowledged the remarkable stability and superior mastery proved by Yadav in high-pressure positions, particularly when taking on the added burden of captaincy towards the end of the year.

Despite the increased burden, Yadav greatly grew to the challenge and persisted in performing as an essential asset to the team. The leadership qualities displayed by Yadav were truly remarkable, and his unwavering commitment and dedication to the sport are truly commendable.

“The backbone of India’s middle order got started throughout the year, delivering several match-winning contributions. This is the second consecutive year that the India batter has taken this award home,” the ICC said.

An arsenal of eclectic shots and a striking average 🔥

The India batter lit up 2023 to win the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award ✨https://t.co/XYqFZcqres

— ICC (@ICC) January 24, 2024