New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra bagged the ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023 award on January 24. The talented youngster had delivered exceptional performances in ODIs last year, outshining contenders Yashasvi Jaiswal, Gerald Coetzee and Dilshan Madushanka to claim the prestigious ICC honour.
The 24-year-old spin all-rounder amassed a total of 911 runs in 31 international innings in 2023. Additionally, he made a significant impact with the ball, taking 23 wickets in 28 innings. Rachin showcased his batting prowess by notching up three centuries, all during the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, and also contributed with three fifties.
Rachin emerged as the top run-scorer for New Zealand in the World Cup 2023, accumulating 578 runs and also making a valuable contribution with the ball, securing five wickets to aid his team in reaching the semi-finals.
In 2023, Indian emerging talent Jaiswal experienced a breakthrough in international cricket. Making his debut in July, the left-handed opener secured a regular spot in India's T20I and Test squads. Jaiswal accumulated 718 runs in 19 international innings during the year, including two centuries. However, he was not part of the ODI World Cup.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's Madushanka also witnessed a notable ascent in international cricket in 2023. As the team's leading wicket-taker in the World Cup with 21 dismissals in nine innings, he concluded the year with a remarkable tally of 37 wickets in 21 international innings. The 23-year-old maintained an impressive average of 27.59 and an economy rate of 6.57.
Coetzee was considered a strong contender for the ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023, thanks to his consistently impressive performances across formats. The 23-year-old right-arm pacer marked his international debut in March 2023 and went on to claim 47 wickets in 24 innings throughout the year. Coetzee emerged as the leading wicket-taker for the Proteas in 2023, making a significant impact in the ODI World Cup by securing 20 wickets in eight innings.
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