From masterful batting shows to devastating bowling spells and agile fielding, these standout performers have left an indelible mark on the cricketing panorama.
Among the many most notable occasions of the yr was Australia securing a three-peat with the ICC World Check Championship, triumph within the Ashes and a sixth ODI World Cup title. Moreover, India’s commanding efficiency on residence turf, ending in a heartbreaking World Cup remaining defeat in opposition to Australia and Virat Kohli surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s document to succeed in 50 ODI centuries have been among the many key highlights of the yr.
Let’s check out a number of the prime performers of the yr:
Virat Kohli (India)
The star batter from India had fairly a redemption arc in 2023 following an underwhelming run from 2020-22. Virat broke data day and night time, left and proper, generally even on some off days with the bat. Be it turning into the primary batter to the touch 50 ODI centuries, making an enormous 765 runs within the Cricket World Cup this yr to have the most effective marketing campaign by a batter ever, or chasing legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s legendary batting figures, Virat has given loads of causes to India to name him their ‘GOAT’ and observe his each step.
General in seven Assessments this yr, Virat scored 557 runs at a mean of 55.70, with two centuries and a fifty in 10 innings. His greatest rating was 186.
In 27 ODIs this yr, Virat scored 1,377 runs at a mean of 72.47 and a strike fee of 99.13, with six centuries and eight fifties in simply 24 innings. His greatest rating is 166
Lastly, in all 34 worldwide matches this yr until but, Virat scored 1,934 runs at a mean of 66.68, with eight centuries and 9 fifties in 34 innings. With the batter purported to play the Check sequence in opposition to South Africa, he can breach the two,000 run mark this yr itself through the Boxing Day Check at Centurion from December 26.
Virat additionally had a high quality IPL, scoring 639 runs in 14 video games at a mean of 53.25, with two centuries and 6 fifties, delivering a press release that he’s not completed in T20s.
Shubman Gill (India)
If 2023 belonged to the ‘King Kohli’, the ‘Prince of Indian Cricket’ additionally began taking child steps in direction of greatness and turning into Virat’s successor. Although Gill remains to be discovering his ft in T20Is and Assessments, this Punjab batter roared out loud within the ODIs, even turning into the primary ranked batter.
In 5 Assessments this yr, Gill scored 230 runs at a mean of 32.85, with a century. His greatest rating was 128. In 29 ODIs, Gill scored 1,584 runs at a mean of 63.36 and a strike fee of over 105, with 5 centuries and 9 fifties. His greatest rating was 208. Gill has had an underwhelming 2023 in T20Is, scoring 312 runs in 13 innings at a mean of 26.00, with a century and fifty. His greatest rating is 126*.
In 47 worldwide video games this yr, Gill scored 2,126 runs at a mean of 48.31, with seven centuries and 10 fifties.
He additionally completed because the ‘Participant of the Event’ within the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Gujarat Titans, scoring 890 runs in 17 innings at a mean of 59.33, with three centuries and 4 fifties. Gill received the ‘Orange Cap’ for many runs this season of IPL.
Travis Head (Australia)
Travis Head was Australia’s man for the massive moments this yr, piling up runs each time he mattered essentially the most. He gave Staff India and its followers sleepless nights along with his centuries within the remaining of the ICC World Check Championship and ICC Cricket World Cup, making him a contender for a serious ICC Gamers Award.
In 11 Assessments this yr, he piled up 902 runs at a mean of 45.10 at a powerful strike fee of over 76, with a century and 5 fifties in 21 innings. His greatest rating was 163. In 13 ODIs this yr, Head made 570 runs at a mean of 51.81 and a strike fee of over 133. He has scored two centuries and three fifties in 13 innings, with the most effective rating of 137. Placing at over 174, this damaging southpaw scored 209 runs in six T20Is at a mean of 34.83, with a knock of 91 as his solitary fifty.
In 30 worldwide matches this yr, Head scored 1,681 runs at a mean of 45.43 and a strike fee of over 97, with three centuries and 9 fifties. His greatest rating is 163.
Rohit Sharma (India)
The ‘Hitman’ will likely be remembered as a synonym for selflessness this yr. He led the Males in Blue from the entrance along with his fearless hitting within the ICC Cricket World Cup, which eased off the stress of batters coming after him and allow them to take their time. He led India to a 10-match win streak within the match, ending in a heartbreak within the remaining.
In 27 ODIs, Rohit scored 1,255 runs at a mean of 52.29 and a strike fee of over 117, with two centuries and 9 fifties to his identify. In seven Assessments this yr, he scored 540 runs at a mean of 49.09 with two centuries and two fifties in 11 innings. His greatest rating was 120.
In 34 worldwide video games this yr, Rohit scored 1,795 runs at a mean of 51.28, with 4 tons and 11 fifties in 37 innings, with the most effective rating of 131. He additionally led Mumbai Indians (MI) to the IPL 2023 playoffs, although his batting was underwhelming.
Aiden Markram (South Africa)
This fashionable South African batter is the chief for the long run. In two Assessments, he scored this yr a complete of 276 runs at a mean of 69.00, with a century and fifty. His greatest rating was 115. In 24 ODIs, he scored 1,033 runs at a mean of 51.55 and a strike fee of over 113, with three tons and 5 fifties. His greatest rating was 175. He additionally scored a 49-ball ton within the Cricket World Cup, which grew to become the quickest within the match historical past till Glenn Maxwell made one in 40 balls in opposition to the Netherlands. In eight T20Is, he scored 239 runs at a mean of 39.83 and a strike fee of over 162, with the most effective rating of 49.
In 34 worldwide matches this yr, Markram scored 1,548 runs at a mean of 51.60, with 4 centuries and 6 fifties in 36 innings. His IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad as captain and a batter was underwhelming although.
Usman Khawaja (Australia)
A Check specialist, Usman Khawaja performed an important position in Australia’s success within the World Check Championship and The Ashes. In 12 Assessments this yr, he scored 1,168 runs at a mean of 55.61, with three centuries and 6 fifties. His greatest rating was 195*.
Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)
This late-blooming all-rounder in his 30s bloomed like nobody else this yr. Within the absence of skipper Kane Williamson, he served as Kiwis’ batting pillar this yr. In seven Assessments, he scored 469 runs at a mean of 42.63, with a century and 4 fifties in 13 innings. His greatest rating was 102. In 26 ODIs, he scored 1,204 runs at a mean of 52.34, with 5 centuries and three fifties in 25 innings. His greatest rating was 134. In 15 T20Is, he scored 283 runs at a mean of 21.76, with two half-centuries.
General he ended because the yr’s second most profitable batter with 1,956 runs in 48 matches and 52 innings at a mean of 41.61, with six centuries and 9 fifties in 52 innings, with the most effective rating of 134.
Daryl was New Zealand’s second-most profitable batter in WC 2023, scoring 552 runs in 10 matches with two centuries and two fifties at a mean of 69.00. The all-rounder has 1,069 runs for Kiwis in 56 T20Is at a mean of 24.86, with 5 fifties and eight wickets as nicely. He’s a batting all-rounder. He additionally took 11 wickets throughout codecs all yr.
Mitchell Marsh (Australia)
The Australian all-rounder was on rampage this yr, going after the bowlers from ball one. He performed a significant position in Australia’s success within the Ashes and ICC Cricket World Cup.
Throughout 4 Assessments this yr, Marsh has scored 403 runs at a mean of 67.16 and a strike fee of over 73, with a century and three fifties in eight innings. His greatest rating was 118. In 20 ODIs this yr, Marsh has scored 858 runs at a mean of 47.66, with two centuries and 5 fifties. His greatest rating is 177*. In three T20Is, Marsh scored 186 runs at a mean of 186.00, with two fifties and greatest rating of 92*.
In 27 worldwide matches this yr, he scored 1,447 runs at a mean of 57.88, with three centuries and 10 fifties in 31 innings. His greatest rating was 177*. He additionally took six wickets this yr throughout codecs.
Ravindra Jadeja (India)
This nice Indian all-rounder ended the yr with 66 worldwide wickets this yr in 35 matches, essentially the most by any bowler this yr. 33 of those got here in Assessments, 31 in ODIs and two in T20Is.
Throughout all codecs this yr, he scored 613 runs at a mean of 30.65, with two fifties, discovering the vast majority of his success in Assessments, with 281 runs in seven Assessments. His greatest rating is 70.
Jadeja additionally starred in IPL 2023, scoring the profitable runs to information Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) to the fifth title. He ended the match with 190 priceless runs in 12 innings and 20 wickets.
Kuldeep Yadav (India)
This spinner was unplayable this yr, ending the yr sturdy with 63 scalps in 39 matches. He took 49 of those in ODIs and the remainder 14 in T20Is, with the most effective bowling figures of 5/17.
Mitchell Starc (Australia)
The ‘World Cup Yr Starc’ didn’t flip up as scary as anticipated, however he nonetheless had a high quality yr with the ball, discovering success within the WTC remaining (4 wickets), The Ashes (prime wicket-taker with 23) and Cricket World Cup (16 wickets). He ended the yr with 59 wickets in 22 matches, with the most effective figures of 5/33. He took 34 wickets in Assessments and 25 in ODIs.
Starc saved his best possible for the WTC remaining, the Ashes and the knockout video games of the World Cup, enhancing his fame as an Australian nice.
Gerald Coetzee (South Africa)
Coetzee made his debut throughout all codecs this yr and what successful story he has been for Proteas, taking 46 wickets throughout 20 matches with the most effective figures of 4/44. Coetzee took 9 wickets in Assessments, 31 in ODIs and 6 in T20Is.
Coetzee had a memorable Cricket World Cup debut, guiding Proteas to the semis with a 20-wicket marketing campaign, essentially the most by a Proteas bowler in a single match version.
Mohammed Shami (India)
Although the veteran pacer needed to spend a while on the sidelines this yr because of the emergence of younger blood, Shami spit venom with the ball in his hand. He ended with 56 wickets in 23 worldwide matches, with the most effective figures of seven/57. Solely 13 of those wickets got here in Check cricket.
Shami had a memorable World Cup 2023, coming to the sphere in the midst of it and stealing the present with a 24-wicket marketing campaign, topping the wicket-taking charts inside simply seven matches. His greatest figures have been 7/57.
He additionally took the ‘Purple Cap’ for many wickets in IPL 2023, with 28 wickets in 17 matches.
Pat Cummins (Australia)
The Australian captain silenced his critics this yr, showcasing outstanding composure and sheer excellence each as a participant and a frontrunner. He achieved a outstanding three-peat for Australia by securing the WTC title, the Ashes and the ODI World Cup title, leaving an indelible mark in every of those essential occasions.
Cummins concluded the yr with a tally of 49 wickets in 23 matches, boasting the most effective bowling figures of 6/91. Notably, 32 of those wickets have been in Check matches, whereas the remaining 17 have been in ODIs.
Along with his bowling prowess, Cummins made vital contributions with the bat throughout The Ashes and the World Cup, amassing 393 runs in 26 innings at a mean of 21.83. Memorable moments embrace his unbeaten 44 in opposition to England in a riveting first Ashes Check and his composed 12 not out throughout a double-century partnership with Glenn Maxwell in opposition to Afghanistan within the World Cup.
(With IANS inputs)
