December 29, Colombo (LNW): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the first set of shortlists for the ICC Awards 2024, highlighting the most promising talents in global cricket.
Amongst the nominees for the prestigious Emerging Men’s and Women’s Cricketer of the Year awards, Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis stands out, alongside top performers from around the world who made significant strides in international cricket throughout 2024.
The list of nominees for the ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year features four outstanding young players, each of whom has showcased exceptional skills across various formats of the game.
England’s Gus Atkinson, who has had an impressive start to his Test career, is joined by Pakistan’s multi-format prodigy Saim Ayub, West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph, and Sri Lanka’s own Kamindu Mendis.
Mendis, a talented all-rounder, has captured attention with his remarkable batting and all-around performances, solidifying his place as a rising star in Sri Lankan cricket.
Meanwhile, the contenders for the ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year include some of the most exciting young talents in women’s cricket.
South Africa’s Annerie Dercksen, Scotland’s Saskia Horley, India’s Shreyanka Patil, and Ireland’s Freya Sargent are all in the running for the award, with each having made a significant impact in the international arena during the past year.
The ICC Awards 2024 will celebrate 12 individual honours, with shortlists for nine categories being revealed from 28 to 30 December.
These nominations are based on the players’ remarkable achievements in international cricket throughout the year, with a specialist panel of cricket writers and broadcasters selecting the nominees.
Fans of the game now have the opportunity to vote for their favourite Emerging players at www.icc-cricket.com. Voting results will be combined with selections from the ICC Voting Academy, a panel of international cricket media, to determine the winners in each category.
As the nominations for other prestigious awards such as the ICC Men’s and Women’s Associate Cricketers of the Year, as well as the ICC Umpire of the Year, are expected to be revealed shortly, the cricketing community eagerly anticipates the final results.
Additionally, the ICC Voting Academy will also select the ICC Men’s and Women’s Teams of the Year, which will recognise the top performing XIs across international cricket.
The winners of the ICC Awards 2024 will be announced in late January 2025, with fans and players alike looking forward to celebrating the standout performances that have defined the year in cricket.
