1: Introduction to ICC Awards

The International Cricket Council (ICC) hosts the annual ICC Awards to celebrate stellar performances by international cricket players across all formats of the game. The event aims to motivate great talent, recognizing remarkable accomplishments and contributions towards the sport.

2: In the Limelight- ICC Awards 2023

The prestigious ICC Awards 2023 was a grandeur event that celebrated cricket players who delivered exceptional performances throughout the year. The awardees were:

- **ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023:** Virat Kohli from India, for his outstanding performance in the 50-over cricket format. He was also the player of the tournament at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, playing a crucial role in India's journey to the final.

- **ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2023:** Usman Khawaja from Australia, recognized for his sublime performance inclusive of 1210 runs in 13 Tests managed during the year. He was key in Australia acquiring their first ICC World Test Championship title.

- **ICC Women’s ODI Cricket of the Year 2023:** Chamari Athapaththu from Sri Lanka, applauded for her extraordinary year with the bat in ODIs leading her team to a maiden bilateral series win over New Zealand.

- **ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023:** Suryakumar Yadav from India, bagging this title for the second consecutive year with his commendable batting average and strike rate contributing significantly to many successful matches.

- **ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023:** Hayley Matthews from West Indies, appreciated for her notable batting prowess and efficient ball work. She is the second player from West Indies to bag this award post Stafanie Taylor in 2015.

3: General Knowledge Insights- ICC Awards

- The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the international governing body of cricket. It is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

- ICC Awards are presented annually to showcase talent from across the world. Released as a part of player awards, it includes nine individual awards across different formats of the game.

- The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is one of the most renowned world cricket competitions. The 2023 edition was the 13th edition of the World Cup, hosted by India.

- The ICC World Test Championship is aimed at bringing context to bilateral test cricket. Australia won their first-ever title in 2023.

- The Women’s bilateral series win by Sri Lanka against New Zealand, a powerful team, was a significant milestone in Women’s Cricket.