Rohit Sharma Named Men's Cricketer of the Year

At the CEAT Cricket Awards held on August 21, Rohit Sharma was honored as the 'Men’s International Cricketer of the Year' for his outstanding performances, including leading India to the 2023 ODI World Cup final with 597 runs. Virat Kohli received the 'Best ODI Batter of the Year' award, having scored 1,377 runs in 2023, while Mohammed Shami was recognized as 'ODI Bowler of the Year' for taking 24 wickets during the World Cup. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravichandran Ashwin claimed the titles of 'Men’s Test Batter of the Year' and 'Men’s Test Bowler of the Year', respectively. Former coach Rahul Dravid was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' for his contributions to Indian cricket. New Zealand's Tim Southee and England's Phil Salt were acknowledged in the T20 format, while Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur received recognition for her leadership in T20Is. The event was marked by a celebration of excellence across various cricketing formats, highlighting the achievements of both men’s and women’s cricket in India.