Kabul, Feb. 7 -- Azmatullah Omarzai starred as an all-rounderr for Afghanistan in 2024, assisting the team win four of their five ODI series.
Featuring in 14 ODIs throughout the year, he amassed 417 runs at an impressive average of 52.12, including a stunning unbeaten 149 not out against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
He also proved to be a valuable asset with the ball, claiming 17 wickets at an average of 20.47, highlighted by a brilliant spell of 4/18 against Zimbabwe. The consistent displays helped Omarzai become the first-ever Afghan player to become the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year.
"It is a matter of great happiness for me to become the first Afghan player to win the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award," said Omarzai, who finished...