Mumbai: India skipper Virat Kohli has emerged as the ‘International Cricketer of the Year’ at the CEAT Cricket Ratings awards which were presented here Monday. The award was collected by Rohit Sharma on behalf of Kohli.
Among others award, opener Shikhar Dhawan was presented the ‘International Batsman of the Year’ award, while New Zealand pacer Trent Boult won ‘International Bowler of the Year’ award.
Afghanistan leg spinner Rashid Khan, who impressed everyone with his skills in the recently- concluded IPL grabbing 21 wickets, was presented with the T20 ‘Bowler of the Year’ award.
Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer meanwhile hailed Rashid saying he is a great
ambassador for his country Afghanistan. “I love his attitude towards the game. He is always smiling and looks to be enjoying. Sorry you didn’t enjoy much yesterday. But keep up that spirit. You’re a great ambassador
for your country. I think you should be the Prime Minister of Afghanistan,” said Engineer while praising Khan, who emerged as the second highest wicket-taker in the just concluded IPL.
Other awards
T20 Batsman of the Year Colin Munro
Outstanding Innings of the Year Harmanpreet Kaur
Domestic Player of the Year Mayank Agarwal
U19 Player of the Year Shubhman Gill
Lifetime Achievement Farokh Engineer
