Australians, Indians dominate as ICC unviel men’s ODI team of the year for 2023

• 2023 ICC ODI Team of the Year is dominated by Australian & Indian players.
• Rohit Sharma shines with 1255 runs, and Kohli with 1377 runs.
• Adam Zampa takes 38 wickets, Mohammad Siraj’s 6/21 in the Asia Cup final.

The 2023 ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year is dominated by players from Australia and India who faced off in the World Cup final in men’s cricket.

Rohit Sharma

In 2023, the captain of India maintained his incredible record in one-day international cricket by amassing an incredible 1255 runs at an average of 52 runs with the bat.

For the most part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Rohit was at the top of his game; his incredible 131 against Afghanistan in Delhi stands out as a particular highlight.

Shubman Gill

At the beginning of 2023, Gill made a name for himself as Rohit Sharma’s go-to partner at the top of India’s batting order when he crushed New Zealand in Hyderabad, making 208 off just 149 deliveries.

Gill reached triple figures in 50-over on five separate times in 2023, and no player finished the year with more runs (1584) than the standout right-hander.

Travis Head

Travis Head is a player of great class who saves his greatest performances for the biggest occasions. He was at his best throughout the majority of 2023, and when it counted most, he helped Australia win a record-tying sixth World Cup in India.

Head was Player of the Match in the World Cup semi-final triumph over South Africa, smashing a half-century and taking two wickets. He then surpassed that effort in the final against India, scoring an incredible 137 to help Australia win the title.

Virat Kohli

The veteran Indian batsman had another excellent year in 2023; only teammate Shubman Gill exceeded his 1377 runs for the year.

In 2023, Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most international hundreds during India’s World Cup campaign by reaching triple figures six times. He also won the Player of the Tournament award in the showpiece event.

Daryl Mitchell

With five centuries to his name and 1204 runs at an outstanding average of 52.34 and an even more striking strike rate just north of 100, the seasoned right-hander shone out for the Kiwis in 2023.

Mitchell’s two finest bowling performances during the 50-over World Cup were against India. In his two games against Rohit Sharma’s team, the 32-year-old hit blows of 130 and 134, respectively.

Heinrich Klaasen

For the most part of 2023, the seasoned South African batsman was excellent at the bat. His best performance came in a winning team against Australia in September at Centurion, where he struck an incredible 174 runs.

After smashing a spectacular 109 in a convincing victory over England in Mumbai during the World Cup, Klaasen also achieved triple digits. The 32-year-old was named to the ODI Team of the Year in 2023 thanks to his strong efforts behind the stumps.

Marco Jansen

After putting in outstanding efforts with the bat and the ball over the past 12 months, the tall South African secures the all-around berth in the Team of the Year.

In September, Jansen amassed his first five-wicket haul in an ODI while hitting a blistering 47 against Australia. He then carried over his impressive form into the World Cup, helping the Proteas achieve an impressive run to the semi-finals.

Adam Zampa

The experienced batsman from Australia proved to be a model of consistency in 2023, taking 38 wickets at an even-better economy rate of less than a run per delivery and a respectable average of slightly over 26.

Zampa finished the 2023 World Cup as the second-highest wicket taker in the event, behind Mohammed Shami of India, after an amazing three straight four-wicket hauls in Australia’s winning run.

Mohammad Siraj

In 2023, the dynamic right-armer claimed 44 wickets in all. However, his finest moment came during the Asia Cup final, when he shut out Sri Lanka’s formidable batting lineup on his own.

India won the Asia Cup in spectacular fashion, and Siraj’s career-best numbers of 6/21 came after he tore through the Sri Lankan top order. With that confidence, they went into their home World Cup campaign.

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep finished 2023 with an impressive 49 ODI wickets, more than any other player in the globe. Last year, he took more wickets than any other player in the world.

Kuldeep’s greatest performance came in the Asia Cup Super Four stage against bitter foe Pakistan, where the spinner helped India win with fantastic figures of 5/25.

Mohammad Shami

Mohammed Shami’s four five-wicket hauls in 2023 were unmatched by anyone, and the seasoned right-armer is a deserving recipient of the ODI Team of the Year award.

Although Shami made numerous game-winning contributions, his incredible 7/57 spell in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai stands as the highest numbers by an India Men’s player in ODI history.

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