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Suryakumar extends lead on top of the table, closes in on all-time ICC T20I batting rankings
Following up his 36-ball 51 in the second T20I, Surya blasted a majestic century -- his third in six months -- in the series decider in Rajkot recently. The 51-ball 112 not out was laced with seven fours and nine sixes, not sparing an inch of the stadium with his sublime 360-degree hitting.
Australia, India players gain big in latest ICC Player Rankings
Usman Khawaja was the biggest mover, following his stunning century in the third and final Test against South Africa in Sydney -- he moved up to 8th in the Men's Test batters' rankings. Khawaja was unbeaten on 195, missing out on his double ton as skipper Pat Cummins declared to force a result in a rain-curtailed contest. Khawaja's exploits saw him gain four spots and break into the top 10.
Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner claims ICC Women's Player of the Month award for December 2022
Ashleigh saw off challenges from New Zealand's Suzie Bates and England's Charlie Dean to become the fourth Australian female to win the award in 2022 following in the footsteps of Rachael Haynes (who won in March), Alyssa Healy (April) and Tahlia McGrath (July).
England batter Harry Brook wins ICC Men's Player of the Month award for December 2022
Brook, who also fetched a deal worth INR 13.25 crore with Sunrisers Hyderabad during IPL 2023 mini player auction, was largely unstoppable during England's triumphant Test return to Pakistan, scoring centuries in each match as the tourists sealed a 3-0 victory.
ICC announces highest number of female match officials for inaugural U19 Women's T20 World Cup
It makes the tournament, starting from January 14, have the highest number of female match officials to be appointed for an ICC event. In all, 12 umpires and three match referees will officiate in the tournament, which will be played across four venues in the two host cities: Benoni and Potchefstroom. Former Sri Lanka women's team captain, Vanessa de Silva leads the ICC International Panel of Match Referees which includes former Bangladesh international cricketer Neeyamur Rashid and Zimbabwe's Owen Chirombe. The tournament will also see four members of the ICC International Panel of Umpires
Azam, Stokes, Raza, and Southee named nominees for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2022 award
Raza had earlier earned nominations for Men's T20I and ODI player of the year for 2022 while Azam had a nomination against his name for the best 50-overs player of the year award for 2022. England were living a nightmare in Test cricket after humiliating series losses in the Ashes and the series against West Indies. Joe Root resigned as the Test skipper and the reins were handed over to Stokes and Brendon McCullum, the red-ball coach.
CLOSE-IN: The changing face of Test Cricket
Stokes further stated, "Test cricket has been spoken about in a way I don't like. It is losing the attention of the fans with all the new formats and franchise competitions". The ICC and cricket administrators around the world have realised the slow and gradual demise of the conventional and authentic form of the game. The World Test Championship was one positive initiative taken to revive the downtrend, however, this too has not brought about the boost one hoped for.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam in shortlist for ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2022 award
Azam, who had won the award in 2021, is nominated for the same honour in 2022 alongside Australia's leg-spinner Adam Zampa, West Indies' opener Shai Hope and Zimbabwe's off-spin all-rounder Sikandar Raza. As a captain, Azam had a memorable year as captain of the Pakistan ODI team, winning three out of three series.
India squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023, tri-series in South Africa announced
"The All-India Women's Selection Committee has picked India's squad for the tri-series in South Africa starting in January and the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023," the BCCI said in a statement on Wednesday. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 is set to begin on February 10, 2023, with Team India set to begin their campaign on February 12 against Pakistan in Cape Town.
Renuka Thakur, Yastika Bhatia among nominees for ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2022
Renuka claimed 40 wickets for her country in 2022 in just 29 matches across the two white-ball formats, filling the void of the legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami. Able to swing the ball or find deviation off the surface, Renuka will likely be one of India's most dependable bowlers in years to come.
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