Understanding the CEAT Cricket Awards:

- The CEAT Cricket Awards, organised annually since 1995, are prestigious accolades that recognize and reward remarkable performances in cricket worldwide.

- The 26th edition of these awards was held in Mumbai on August 21, 2024. 

- Sponsored by RP Goenka Group's CEAT Tyres, the awards celebrate the exceptional talent displayed across various formats of the game during the 2023-2024 cricket season. 

Victorious Victors: Major Awards and Recipients    

- International Cricketer of the Year: Rohit Sharma's exemplary season in 2023-24, in which he scored around 1800 runs and led India to the final of the ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup, earned him this prestigious award. 

- ODI Batter of the Year: Virat Kohli broke records this season, including surpassing Sachin Tendulkar with his 50th ODI century, which got him recognized as the Best ODI Batter of the Year.

- Lifetime Achievement Award: Rahul Dravid, the former Indian cricket captain, and current coach, was honoured for his invaluable contribution to Indian cricket, both as a player and a coach.

Honours Across Formats: Other Notable Awards:   

- Test Cricket: Yashashvi Jaiswal (Batter), Ravichandran Ashwin (Bowler)

- ODI Cricket: Mohammad Shami (Bowler)

- T20 Cricket: Phil Salt, England (Batter), Tim Southee, New Zealand (Bowler)

- Domestic Cricket: Sai Kishore from Tamil Nadu

- Women’s Cricket: Smriti Mandhana (Batter), Deepti Sharma (Bowler)

Extraordinary Achievements: Special Recognitions

- Players and administrators who achieved unique milestones were given special mementos. Including Harmanpreet Kaur, Shreyas Iyer, Shafali Verma, and Jay Shah.

The Implication and Importance of the CEAT Cricket Awards      

- Over the past 26 years, the CEAT Cricket Awards have served as a benchmark for commendable performance in cricket. 

- The awards play a dual role as they recognize the hard work and dedication of cricketers as well as serve as a source of motivation. 

- Besides recognizing and motivating, the CEAT Awards also document the history of cricketing excellence year upon year, promoting the sport and its stars.