After a tons of matches in 2024 and impressive performances from quality players, now all such players are now set to be rewarded by cricket’s highest governing body, ICC. The big cricket board has announced how the ICC Awards 2024 is going to be.
This year, many major tournaments took place, including the Men’s T20 World Cup, which India won, and the Women’s T20 World Cup, where New Zealand’s women’s team thrashed South Africa. Many players emerged as stars, and now these stars, as mentioned, will have their names highlighted in the ICC’s records. See all the crucial details for the ICC Awards 2024.
How many categories are there in ICC Awards 2024?
A total of 12 awards will be presented, covering both men’s and women’s cricket. These include the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year and the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year. In addition, several other awards will be given to deserving players who have made exceptional contributions for their teams in 2024.
How are players shortlisted for ICC Awards?
Speaking about one of the major aspects, all the shortlisted names in the 12 categories will be selected by a distinguished panel, which includes cricket broadcasters who have covered the games throughout this calendar year. They have observed the players who performed well consistently.
How will the winners of ICC Awards be selected
The main and important aspect of the ICC Awards is how the winners will be chosen. There are two major factors, first, they will be selected through votes from fans registered on icc-cricket.com, and second, by a panel of distinguished international cricket media.
ICC Awards Nominees
| Award | Nominees |
| ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year | – Saim Ayub (Pakistan) – Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka) – Shamar Joseph (West Indies) – Gus Atkinson (England) |
| ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year | – Shreyanka Patil (India) – Saskia Horley (Scotland) – Annerie Dercksen (South Africa) – Freya Sargent (Ireland) |
| Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year | To be announced |
| Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year | To be announced |
| ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year | To be announced |
| ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year | To be announced |
| ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year | To be announced |
| ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year | To be announced |
| ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year | To be announced |
ICC Awards Nominees Announcements Dates
| Date | Nominees Announcements |
|---|---|
| 28 December | Shortlists for ICC Emerging Men’s and Women’s Cricketers of the Year revealed |
| 29 December | Shortlists for ICC Men’s and Women’s T20I and ODI Cricketers of the Year revealed |
| 30 December | Shortlists for ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year, the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year, and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year revealed |
