The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed its Men’s ODI Team of the Year on Friday, featuring three standout Pakistani players: Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf. Their exceptional performances over the past year have earned them a place among the world’s finest cricketers.
Leading the selection, opening batter Saim Ayub had a phenomenal debut season after making his ODI debut against Australia in November. The young left-hander scored 125 runs across three ODIs and demonstrated his class in subsequent matches.
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His last five innings included three centuries, two of which were scored during a high-stakes series in South Africa, where he averaged an impressive 78.3. In just nine ODI matches, Ayub amassed 515 runs at an average of 64.37 and a strike rate of 105.53, including three centuries and one fifty.
Moreover, the inclusion of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf showcases Pakistan’s dominance in fast bowling. Both pacers delivered consistently, reinforcing Pakistan’s strength in the shorter format.
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