Image: How social media reacted to the Men ODI Team of the Year 2024 / © Dialogue Pakistan
For the year 2024, the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year showcased remarkable performances across all formats, with standout players from various nations. Saim Ayub of Pakistan impressed with three centuries in his debut season, while Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz maintained consistency with three centuries. Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka made headlines with a 210*, contributing to a stellar run tally of 694 runs.
Kusal Mendis topped the ODI runs chart with 742 runs, followed by Charith Asalanka with 605. In the bowling department, Wanindu Hasaranga’s 7/19 was one of the best, while Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Afghanistan’s AM Ghazanfar made significant contributions. The team highlighted versatility with a blend of youth and experience, underscoring a fantastic year of cricket.