The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the first set of nominees for the ICC Awards 2024 on Saturday, highlighting promising new talents in both men’s and women’s cricket. These nominees for the Emerging Cricketers of the Year awards have impressed with their performances over the past year, excelling in a year full of global competitions.
The Emerging shortlists feature outstanding players from eight countries and showcase top performers across all formats of the game.
ICC Awards 2024
On Saturday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the first list of nominees for the ICC Awards 2024. This list shines a spotlight on the rising stars in both men’s and women’s cricket.
The nominees for the Emerging Cricketer of the Year awards have all made a big impact in the world of cricket over the past year. These players have shown off their skills and abilities in a year filled with intense international competitions, according to the ICC.
The Emerging Cricketers of the Year shortlists include players from eight different countries, and they represent some of the best new talent in the sport. These players have performed exceptionally well in all formats of the game, whether it’s Test cricket, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), or Twenty20 (T20) matches.
The nominations highlight the growing pool of talented cricketers who are making their mark on the international stage and shaping the future of the sport.
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ICC Emerging Cricketers of the Year 2024 Nominees
The ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year features a strong lineup of four contenders. England’s Gus Atkinson, who had a remarkable start to his Test career, faces tough competition from Pakistan’s Saim Ayub, a consistent run-scorer across formats, West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph, and Sri Lanka’s record-breaking batter Kamindu Mendis.
On the women’s side, the ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year showcases four top short-format players. The nominees include South Africa’s all-rounder Annerie Dercksen, Scotland’s Saskia Horley, India’s Shreyanka Patil, and Ireland’s Freya Sargent, all of whom made a significant impact in international cricket in 2024.
For more details on each nominee, visit the news section of the ICC website.
The ICC Awards 2024 will feature 12 individual categories, with shortlists for nine of them announced between December 28 and 30.
Here is the table format for the shortlists revealed to date for the ICC Awards 2024:
| Category | Nominees |
|---|---|
| ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year | Gus Atkinson, Saim Ayub, Shamar Joseph, Kamindu Mendis |
| ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year | Annerie Dercksen, Saskia Horley, Shreyanka Patil, Freya Sargent |
ICC Awards 2024 Shortlists, Voting, and Categories Revealed
A specialist panel of cricket writers and broadcasters has compiled the shortlists, selecting nominees based on their on-field performances and achievements in international cricket throughout the year.
Fans can now vote for their favourite Emerging players at www.icc-cricket.com, with more categories unlocking as additional nominees are revealed in the coming days.
The fan votes will be combined with selections from the ICC Voting Academy, a prominent panel of international cricket media, to determine the winners in each category.
Other categories to be celebrated in the ICC Awards 2024 include the ICC Men’s and Women’s Associate Cricketers of the Year and the ICC Umpire of the Year.
Along with the individual awards, five ICC Teams of the Year will be chosen by the ICC Voting Academy, highlighting the best XIs from men’s and women’s international cricket.
The winners of the ICC Awards 2024 will be announced in late January 2025.
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ICC Awards 2024 FAQs
Q.1. What are the ICC Awards 2024?
Ans. The ICC Awards 2024 recognize the top performers in men’s and women’s international cricket, with various categories like Emerging Cricketers of the Year and Umpire of the Year.
Q.2. How can I vote for my favourite Emerging Cricketers of the Year?
Ans. Fans can vote for their favourite Emerging players on the ICC website at www.icc-cricket.com.
Q.3. Who are the nominees for ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketers of the Year?
Ans. The nominees include Gus Atkinson, Saim Ayub, Shamar Joseph, and Kamindu Mendis.
Q.4. What other categories are part of the ICC Awards 2024?
Ans. Other categories include ICC Men’s and Women’s Associate Cricketers of the Year, ICC Umpire of the Year, and ICC Teams of the Year.
Q.5. When will the winners of the ICC Awards 2024 be announced?
Ans. The winners will be revealed in late January 2025.
