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Rohit Sharma has been named captain of the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2023 after a spectacular show with the bat and leading Men in Blue to a 10-match winning streak in the ODI World Cup before losing to Australia in the final.

The team is dominated by Indians as six players including Rohit, Virat Kohli, Shuban Gill, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj feature in the list. Australia's Travis Head and Adam Zampa, South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen and Marco Jansen and New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell are also included in the 11-member ODI team of the year.

Rohit Sharma (c)

Rohit had a sensational form in the ODIs in 2023 as he accumulated 1,255 runs at an average of 52. He continued his splendid run in the ODI World Cup and struck 131 against Afghanistan in Delhi.

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Apart from his batting skills, he guided his side to the Asia Cup title after an emphatic win against Sri Lanka in the final while in the 50-over pinnacle, India finished as runners-up against Australia.

Shubman Gill

The opening batter had the perfect start of the year as he slammed 208 off 149 balls against New Zealand in Hyderabad and continued his form throughout the year. He finished the year with 1,584 runs, the most by any batter in 2023 after scoring five centuries.

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Travis Head

The middle-order batter played a key role in Australia's title-winning campaign. His 137-run knock against India in the final became the deciding factor in claiming the record sixth ODI title. His half-century and two wickets against South Africa in the semi-final also proved crucial for Australia to book a final berth.


Virat Kohli

India's batting talisman Virat Kohli had a record-breaking 2023 as he reached three figures on six occasions in 2023. He also broke India's all-time great Sachin Tendulkar's record for most international centuries during the World Cup on his way to winning the Player of the Tournament award at the Marquee event.

Daryl Mitchell

New Zealand star Daryl Mitchell stood out for the Blackcaps in 2023 as he smashed an outstanding five centuries and gathered a total of 1204 runs at an average of 52.34.

Heinrich Klaasen

South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen has been named as wicketkeeper in the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year 2023. The experienced Protea's batter shone with the bat for the majority of 2023, slamming a superb 109 in a commanding victory over England during the ODI World Cup.

Marco Jansen

South Africa pacer Marco Jansen won a spot in the Team of the Year following outstanding efforts with both bat and ball during the last 12 months. Jansen scored a quickfire 47 and collected his maiden five-wicket ODI haul against Australia in September and then continued his good form at the World Cup as he helped the Proteas make an eye-catching run to the semi-finals.

 

Adam Zampa

Australia spinner Adam Zampa found a spot in the ODI team. He impressively collected a trio of four-wicket hauls in consecutive matches during Australia's successful run at the World Cup and he finished as the second-highest wicket-taker.

Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav

India bowlers Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami and spinner Kuldeep Yadav earned a spot in the ICC team with their excellent performances throughout 2023. Siraj collected a total of 44 wickets during 2023 while Shami, who ended the ODI WC as the highest wicket-taker of the tournament, bagged four five-wicket hauls in 2023.

Meanwhile, the in-form left-arm spinner spinner Kuldeep finished 2023 with an imposing total of 49 ODI scalps.

ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2023: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Travis Head, Virat Kohli, Daryl Mitchell, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami.

(With ANI inputs)