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Pakistan captain Babar Azam bagged the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2022 after being named the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year. Babar scored 2598 runs in 44 matches at an average of 54.12 with eight centuries and 15 half-centuries across the three formats in 2022.
Babar broke more individual records and ensured Pakistan’s star continued to shine brightly. He was the only player to breach the 2000-run mark during the calendar year across all formats, and he did it in style as he broke past that milestone in style while amassing a whopping 2598 runs at an imposing average of 54.12.
His haul of eight hundreds and 17 fifties during the calendar year was Babar’s best of his career to date and there’s no doubt the dynamic right-hander is currently at the top of his game.
The 2021 ICC Men’s ODI Player of the Year continued to rule in the 50-over format, scoring 679 runs in nine matches. It is a testament to his consistency that he registered scores of 50 or more in eight of those innings. He continues to hold on to his top spot in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings and it was no surprise to see the 28-year-old crowned the ICC Men’s ODI Player of the Year for a second consecutive year.
