World Cup 2023: 4 Indian Cricketers Selected for ICC Player of the Tournament Award

4 Indian Cricketers Selected for ICC Player of the Tournament Award: Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli are the nominees for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Player of the Tournament title. There are nine candidates contending for the coveted title; four of them are Indians. The list of contestants is below.

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The list of finalists for the ICC Player of the Tournament award is notably unavailable on the ICC website and social media accounts, but India TV has obtained it.

Virat Kohli:

Currently in exceptional form, India’s strong batting line has been steadied in large part by Virat Kohli. He struck an undefeated fifty-five against Afghanistan, 103 not out against Bangladesh, and 95 against New Zealand, demonstrating his prowess in the chasing game.

He was indispensable when India batted first in those contests. His 88 against Sri Lanka, his perfect 101 against South Africa, his 51 against the Netherlands, and his astounding 117 in the semi-final are among his noteworthy efforts. One may characterize this remarkable run as nothing less than a dream.

Rohit Sharma:

Rohit Sharma has been crucial in establishing the tone for the Men in Blue, delivering exciting starts in almost every game of the competition. Even though he only scored one century, his prolific innings have allowed other hitters to reach significant totals.

Rohit has amassed 550 runs in 10 matches at an impressive average of 55.00 and a striking rate of 124.15. His remarkable stats include one hundred, three fifties, along with 62 fours and 28 sixes.

Jasprit Bumrah:

Jasprit Bumrah is the cornerstone of the Indian bowling attack. With the ball, the Indian pacer has amassed 18 wickets in 10 innings, including a noteworthy 4-wicket haul.

He has an impressive bowling average of 18.33, a strike rate of 27.61, and an economy of 3.98.

Mohammed Shami:

Mohammed Shami has emerged as the leading wicket-taker with an impressive tally of 23 wickets in six matches. His notable performances include a five-wicket haul (5/54) against New Zealand in Dharamshala, 4/22 against England in Lucknow, 5/18 against Sri Lanka in Mumbai, 2/18 against South Africa in Kolkata, and a record-breaking 7/57 in the semi-final against the Kiwis in Mumbai.

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