International Cricket Council (ICC) shortlists young Pakistani batsman Saim Ayub for the ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024 award, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Saim Ayub has been exceptional in 2024 especially in the one day format, scoring 515 runs in nine matches with an average of 64.37. He has also smashed three centuries in the format, including two against South Africa, helping Pakistan white wash the Proteas in three-match series.
According to ICC’s statement in Ayub, Pakistan found a new flamboyant southpaw at the top of their batting order. While Ayub was a consistent feature across all three formats, many of his best performances in 2024 came in ODIs. As Pakistan won multiple away series in Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa to prime themselves for the ICC Champions Trophy defence, Ayub went big as an opener.”
Kamindu Mendis of Sri Lanka, Shamar Joseph of West Indies and Gus Atkinson of England have also been shortlisted for for the ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.