ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year 2024

Here are the key details about the ICCMen’s ODI Team of the Year 2024. Two Pakistani stars are in the list.

ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year 2024:

1. Saim Ayub (Pakistan) – Opener
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan) – Opener
3. Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka) – Batter
4. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) – Wicketkeeper
5. Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka) – Captain and All-rounder
6. Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies) – All-rounder
7. Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) – All-rounder
8. Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) – Bowler
9. Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) – Bowler
10. Haris Rauf (Pakistan) – Bowler
11. Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar (Afghanistan) – Bowler

This lineup is notable for the absence of players from traditional cricket powerhouses such as Australia, India, England, South Africa, and New Zealand. Instead, it features a strong representation from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, reflecting the rising prominence of these nations in the ODI format.

The selections have sparked discussions among cricket enthusiasts, particularly regarding the omission of Australian players despite their recent successes, including winning the ODI World Cup. Critics have questioned the criteria used by the ICC, especially given the impressive individual performances by Australian cricketers over the past year.