Virat Kohli bags top accolades in CEAT Awards: Details here
Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been enjoying an impressive streak for quite some time. Often referred as the best cricketer in the world, Kohli has never failed to impress across all the formats of the game. As a result, he has been winning a number of accolades. Recently, in the CEAT Awards, Kohli was once again the recipient of twin honors. Here is more.
Kohli is 'International Cricketer' and 'Batsman of the Year'
Kohli was bestowed with two awards in the form of 'International Cricketer of the Year' and 'Batsman of the Year'. From May 1, 2018, he has scored 2,594 runs across formats in 40 matches at an average of 61.76, which includes 10 centuries.
Jasprit Bumrah is 'International Bowler of the Year'
Another Indian player who has been dominating the charts is Jasprit Bumrah. He was rewarded for his consistency as he won the 'International Bowler of the Year' award. He enjoyed a good season, especially in the Test format. In the last 12 months, he has claimed 66 wickets across formats in 27 matches at an average of 20.51. He has an economy of 3.15.
Kuldeep Yadav: Outstanding Performance of the Year
Cheteshwar Pujara: International Test Cricketer of the Year
Rohit Sharma: International ODI Cricketer of the Year
Rohit Sharma is one of the most powerful hitters, especially in the ODIs. Having slammed three double tons in the format, he is one of the greatest and did not fail to impress this season. He scored 1,416 runs in 26 ODIs at an average of 67.42, including five centuries and seven half-centuries, helping him win the 'International ODI Cricketer of the Year'.
Rashid Khan: International T20 Bowler of the Year
Aaron Finch: International T20 Player of the Year
While Rashid Khan was the best bowler in the shortest format of the game at the international level, Australian skipper Aaron Finch dominated as the best player in the format. He scored 465 runs in 16 matches at an average of 31.00 and a strike-rate of 167.87 this term, including a century and two half-centuries. These stats clearly show he deserved the award.
