In a historic moment for Afghanistan cricket, Azmatullah Omarzai has been named the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024, becoming the first Afghan player to win a major annual ICC award. The 24-year-old’s achievement marks only the second time an Afghan cricketer has received ICC recognition, following Rashid Khan’s T20I Player of the Decade honor in 2020. This milestone highlights Afghanistan’s growing influence in international cricket.
ODI Stats
Azmatullah Omarzai has established himself as a formidable all-rounder in ODI cricket, compiling impressive numbers across all aspects of the game. In 36 ODI matches, he has amassed 907 runs with a healthy average of 47.73, including one century (149*) as his highest score. His batting strike rate of 97.21 demonstrates his ability to score quickly. In the bowling department, Omarzai has stood well by taking 30 wickets in 35 innings with an impressive economy rate of 5.38. These well-rounded statistics showcase why he earned the prestigious ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award.
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ICC Rankings
Azmatullah Omarzai has emerged as one of cricket’s premier all-rounders, currently ranked an impressive 3rd position in the ICC ODI all-rounder rankings. His versatility is reflected in his individual discipline rankings, where he holds the 33rd position in batting and 56th in bowling, showcasing his valuable contributions across all aspects of the game.
