Babar Azam wins Sir Garfield Sobers trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year

Sports Jan, 27 2023
Babar Azam wins Sir Garfield Sobers trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year
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Islamabad: The winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year had a year to remember in 2022.  Babar Azam - Pakistan 2598 runs in 44 matches at an average of 54.12 with eight centuries and 15 half-centuries

It's hard to believe that Babar Azam even further elevated his game during 2022 as the inspirational skipper broke more individual records and ensured Pakistan's star continued to shine brightly. Babar 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.

“It is an honour for me to win this award. I can’t express my happiness in words because I’m now part of an elusive list of legends who have won this award,” Azam said. “My family, teammates and fans deserve credit for this award since they have always supported me,” he added.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 27 2023

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