India's captain Rohit Sharma received the 'Men's International Cricketer of the Year' award and former coach Rahul Dravid was honored with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24. Other winners include Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and R. Ashwin. BCCI secretary Jay Shah expressed confidence in the Indian team's ability to win more trophies in the future, mentioning upcoming tournaments like the Champions Trophy, World Test Championship final, and the Women's T20 World Cup. Additionally, Tamil Nadu captain R Sai Kishore was named the 'Domestic cricketer of the Year', and international players Tim Southee and Phil Salt also received awards for their performances in T20 cricket.
CEAT Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24: Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid Honored
The CEAT Cricket Rating Awards ceremony celebrated the outstanding achievements of Indian cricketers in the 2023-24 season. India's captain Rohit Sharma and former coach Rahul Dravid received top honors at the event.
Award Winners
BCCI's Confidence in the Indian Team
BCCI secretary Jay Shah expressed optimism about the Indian team's future prospects. He highlighted upcoming tournaments such as the Champions Trophy, World Test Championship final, and the Women's T20 World Cup.
Other Notable Awards
Background
The CEAT Cricket Rating Awards have been recognizing the best performances in Indian cricket since 1991. The awards are based on a comprehensive rating system that considers various factors, including runs scored, wickets taken, and overall impact on the game.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who has won the "Men's International Cricketer of the Year" award the most times? Virat Kohli (5 times)
2. What is the criteria for the "Lifetime Achievement Award"? Exceptional contributions to Indian cricket over a long period of time.
3. Have any women players won CEAT Cricket Rating Awards? Yes, Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami have received the "Women's Cricketer of the Year" award.
4. What other awards does CEAT present? CEAT also presents awards for domestic cricket, umpire of the year, and the "CEAT Special Award."
5. What is the significance of the CEAT Cricket Rating System? It provides a standardized method of comparing the performances of cricketers across different matches and formats.
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