ICC ODI Team of the Year 2024: No Representation from India or Bangladesh

The ICC has announced its ODI Team of the Year for 2024, with no players from Bangladesh, India, Australia, South Africa, or New Zealand making the cut. Sri Lankan batter Charith Asalanka has been named the captain of the team.

Sri Lanka leads the XI with four players, followed by Pakistan and Afghanistan with three players each. The West Indies have one representative in the squad.

Player Performances at a Glance:

Saim Ayub (Pakistan)

Matches: 9
Runs: 515
Highest Score: 113*
Average: 64.37
Strike Rate: 105.53
Centuries: 3, Half-centuries: 1
The left-handed batter had a breakout season in ODI cricket in 2024. Since his debut in November, he scored 125 runs in three matches against Australia and smashed his maiden century against Zimbabwe. He continued his form with an average of 78.3, including two centuries, in a three-match series against South Africa in December.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan)

Matches: 11
Runs: 531
Highest Score: 121
Average: 48.2
Strike Rate: 89.7
Centuries: 3, Half-centuries: 2
Known for his explosive batting, Gurbaz impressed throughout 2024 with outstanding performances against Sri Lanka, Ireland, South Africa, and Bangladesh.

Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)

Matches: 12
Runs: 694
Highest Score: 210*
Average: 63.1
Strike Rate: 106.4
Centuries: 3, Half-centuries: 2
Nissanka’s 210* is the sixth-highest score by an opener in ODI history. Most of his stellar performances came in the first half of the year.

Kusal Mendis (Wicketkeeper, Sri Lanka)

Matches: 17
Runs: 742
Highest Score: 143
Average: 53
Strike Rate: 90.6
Centuries: 1, Half-centuries: 6
Mendis was the highest run-scorer in 2024. His 143 against New Zealand in November was the 27th-highest score by a wicketkeeper in ODI cricket.

Charith Asalanka (Captain, Sri Lanka)

Matches: 16
Runs: 605
Highest Score: 101
Average: 50.2
Strike Rate: 97.1
Centuries: 1, Half-centuries: 4
Asalanka solidified Sri Lanka’s batting lineup with consistent performances and strong leadership.

Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies)

Matches: 9
Runs: 425
Highest Score: 113
Average: 106.2
Strike Rate: 120.1
Centuries: 1, Half-centuries: 4
Rutherford brought explosiveness to the West Indies’ batting lineup, shining in just nine matches.

Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan)

Matches: 12
Runs: 417
Wickets: 17
Highest Score: 149
Best Bowling: 4/18
Omarzai delivered excellent all-round performances for Afghanistan throughout the year.

Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)

Matches: 10
Wickets: 26
Average: 15.6
Best Bowling: 7/19
Hasaranga’s 7/19 against Zimbabwe in January was one of the best bowling displays in ODI history.

Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)

Matches: 6
Wickets: 15
Average: 17.6
Best Bowling: 4/47
Despite limited appearances, Shaheen made life difficult for batters with his impactful spells.

Haris Rauf (Pakistan)

Matches: 8
Wickets: 13
Average: 22.4
Best Bowling: 5/29
Rauf was in brilliant form toward the end of the year, particularly excelling against Australia.

Allah Gajanfar (Afghanistan)

Matches: 11
Wickets: 21
Average: 13.57
Best Bowling: 6/26
At just 18 years old, Gajanfar emerged as a key player for Afghanistan, showcasing his potential as a future star.

ICC ODI Team of the Year 2024

Saim Ayub (Pakistan)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan)
Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)
Kusal Mendis (Wicketkeeper, Sri Lanka)
Charith Asalanka (Captain, Sri Lanka)
Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies)
Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan)
Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)
Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)
Haris Rauf (Pakistan)
Allah Gajanfar (Afghanistan)