India and Australia gear up for the final match of the ICC Cricket World Cup this Sunday. The Indian team aims to secure their third world championship title, while Australia strives for their sixth World Cup victory.
Amidst this quest for the title, a parallel competition unfolds among tournament players for the prestigious Man of the Match award.
The ICC has revealed the list of players contending for the Player of the Tournament in this year’s World Cup. Notably, cricket enthusiasts have the opportunity to vote for their preferred player to determine the best player of the tournament.
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— ICC (@ICC) November 18, 2023
The ICC has detailed the voting process, enabling cricket fans to participate via the following link: ICC Player of the Tournament Voting.
The roster of players vying for the tournament’s top accolade, as disclosed by the ICC, includes Virat Kohli, Adam Zampa, Quinton de Kock, Mohammad Shami, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Darrel Mitchell.
Significantly, among the eight players listed by the ICC, four hail from India, heightening the possibility of an Indian cricketer receiving the tournament’s honor. The focus now shifts to identifying which player will emerge as the tournament’s hero.
Virat Kohli showcased consistent performances for India in this year’s World Cup, amassing an impressive tally of 711 runs in 10 matches, including 3 centuries and 5 fifties. Similarly, Rohit Sharma demonstrated exceptional batting skills, accumulating over 500 runs.
On the bowling front, India’s Mohammad Shami displayed formidable skills, securing 23 wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah also delivered exceptional performances with the ball.