Ramiz and Shonali Nagrani played perfect host to the evening reminding the present dignitaries of the excitement attached to the Indo-Pak rivalry over the years.
Harsh Goenka, Chairman, RPG Group said, 2018-2019 has seen some scintillating cricket being played across the world with outstanding individual performances. That particular day when I lifted the World Cup trophy was a special moment.”įormer Pakistan captains Saeed Anwar, Rameez Raja and Inzamam along with Kapil, Ajay Jadeja, Gavaskar and Yashpal Sharma graced the occasion. The awards honoured the best of the International cricketers based on their performances as rated by the CEAT Cricket ratings (CCR) for the year 2018-2019. “I am happy to have been chosen for this award. Mahela Jayawardene was considered one of the finest cricketers ever played for Sri Lanka. The first-ever CEAT young Indian cricketer of the year award was received by India U-19 World Cup winning captain Unmukt Chand, who collected the trophy from Gavaskar. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday inducted Sri Lankas legendary cricketer Mahela Jayawardene, South Africas Shaun Pollock, and Englands Janette Brittin into its Hall of Fame for their stellar contribution during their cricketing days. Sometimes the pressure situation, the tense atmosphere didn’t let you to play the natural game.” I can’t explain in words the rivalry between the two nations. Kapil, while getting nostalgic about the Indo-Pak rivalry, said, “Whenever you entered the field, you just wanted to win. They have afantastic bowling line-up and there batsmen are also coming good. “I would just like to congratulate the Pakistan time for playing a fantastic cricket. The Indian team has the reputation of making a comeback so I just hope they play well. I just hope that on Sunday (third ODI at the Ferozeshah Kotla) we see better cricket. The awards honored the best of the International cricketers based on their performances as rated by the CEAT Cricket ratings (CCR) for the year 2014 2015. “ If we don’t talk about it, it would be better for us. ‘CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) International awards 2015 at a glittering ceremony here today. Kapil, while awarding the International Best Cricket Team award to Pakistan said, “They deserve the award as they played good cricket.”Īsked about Indian team’s dismal show against Pakistan in the ongoing series, Kapil preferred to stay away from speaking anything. The 1983 India’s World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev was adjudged the Best Test bowler, Akram received the award Best ODI bowler award.ĬEAT Audience Choice Awards 2011-2012 went jointly to former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar and Indian opener Virender Sehwag. In the special India-Pakistan award category, legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar lifted the Best Test Batsman trophy while former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq was honoured with the Best ODI Batsman award. He is the right choice for the position,” said Akram of Kohli.Īkram also collected the award on behalf of the Pakistan team and said, “It’s an honour for me to collect this award on behalf of the team, They really played some good cricket this season and I congratulate them for emerging the winner.”Īnother former Pakistan batting great Zaheer Abbas was awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award. He should be groomed as the next T20 captain of the Indian team. One of the best batsmen and fielder in the world cricket.
Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal, who performed well over the year was awarded Junior Cricketer of the Year.Īmong the journalists, Indian Express’ Sriram Veera was recognised for his coverage of cricket around the globe.Kohli, however, could not attend the event and former Pakistan captain and bowling legend Wasim Akram collected the award on his behalf. In the shortest format, Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan was rewarded for outstanding bowling and Australian batsman Aaron Finch for his exceptional show with the willow.
The other winners included Kuldeep Yadav for Outstanding Performance of the Year and Smriti Mandhana was adjudged as International Woman Cricketer of the Year.
The award was presented to him by former team-mate and the chief adjudicator, Sunil Gavaskar.Ĭheteshwar Pujara, who picked up the Man of the Series award in India’s maiden Test series win in Australia, won the International Test cricketer of the Year and Rohit Sharma bagged the International ODI Cricketer of the Year Award. “It is a great honour for me,” said Amarnath who played a crucial role in India’s 1983 World Cup winning campaign.