Charith Asalanka Leads ICC ODI Team of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its men's ODI team of the year for 2024, with Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka named as the captain. The team includes players from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the West Indies, with no Indian players selected due to India playing only three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in 2024.

Pakistan's Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf have been named in the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2024. Saim Ayub had a breakout season, scoring 515 runs at an average of 64.37 and a strike rate of 105.53 in nine ODI appearances. Afridi was selected for his impact despite playing only six ODIs, with a bowling average of 17.6 and best bowling figures of 4/47. Rauf took 13 wickets across eight ODIs, with a bowling average of 22.4 and best bowling figures of 5/29.

The team also includes players from Afghanistan, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, and AM Ghazanfar making the cut. Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Wanindu Hasaranga are also part of the team, along with Sherfane Rutherford from the West Indies. The ICC Awards 2024 have begun, with several winners announced, including Annerie Dercksen as ICC Emerging Women's Cricketer of the Year and Kamindu Mendis as ICC Emerging Men's Cricketer of the Year.

The ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2024 is a testament to the talent and hard work of players from around the world. The selection of Charith Asalanka as captain is a well-deserved recognition of his skills and leadership abilities. With the ICC Awards 2024 underway, fans can expect more exciting announcements and recognition of outstanding performances in the world of cricket.