[PICTURE] Babar Azam nominated for ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024 Award

[BouncerGuy]

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Babar Azam has been nominated for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024. With 738 runs in 24 matches and a strike rate improvement to 133.21, Babar's standout performances, including a crucial 75* against Ireland, have solidified his place among the world's best.

At only 30 years old, Babar Azam is poised to soon surpass Rohit Sharma's record as the highest run-getter in T20I cricket, sitting just eight runs short of Sharma's 4231 runs.

Matches 24, 738 runs, Average 33.54, Highest Score 75*

Despite a mixed year, no other Pakistan batter scored as many T20I runs as Babar Azam in the last 12 months.

With six fifties and close to a hundred boundaries, Babar was Pakistan’s mainstay and the year saw an improvement in his strike rate, with the batter clocking 133.21 runs every 100 deliveries.

Still only 30, Babar is primed to break Rohit Sharma’s record as the highest run-getter in T20I cricket soon, sitting just eight behind the Indian’s mark of 4231 runs.

Memorable performance

During their preparatory tour of Ireland prior to the T20 World Cup, the Asian side suffered a shocking loss in the first T20I. A win followed, but the Team in Green needed a series win to boost their confidence.

Their then captain, Babar came good, leading from the front in a chase of 179 after the early loss of Saim Ayub. Babar slammed 75 from 42 balls, with six fours and five sixes, at an exemplary strike rate of 178.57, to get his side on the brink. The win was eventually sealed in 17 overs.

 

[Devadwal]

Babar memorable performance say a lot about what he has done in T20 cricket this year.

 

[Rana]

What was he nominated for? 40 against USA?

 

[The_KING]

These ICC awards are a complete joke and shouldn’t be taken seriously.

 

[Major]

lol babar haters are gonna have a melt down.

 

[shah9425]

Strange

But Babar isn't gonna win it

 

[Vikram1989]

What was he nominated for? 40 against USA?

I think they want one front ind and pak for marketing

 

[Rana]

lol babar haters are gonna have a melt down.

Not really

It exposes the argument you use to prove Rizwan is a GOAT player because of an ICC award.

 

[Farabi]

Not really

It exposes the argument you use to prove Rizwan is a GOAT player because of an ICC award.

ICC has become a basket case.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Nominated for losing against USA and Afghanistan in T20 WC?.. Lol

 

[Bhaijaan]

ICC can pull off the greatest prank of all time if they actually give the award to Babar this year.

 

[RyanRyan10]

What was he nominated for? 40 against USA?

For putting over new teams and new talents. Babar is Chris Jericho of Cricket.

 

[Rana]

For putting over new teams and new talents. Babar is Chris Jericho of Cricket.

He put over Jasdeep Singh and Keninje, who Jos Butler then sent out of the ground in the super 8s

 

[RidiculousMan]

Is this a joke? Is ICC trolling now?

 

[hamzi]

A little unexpected but makes sense to have Babar here. He was the top scorer from all test playing nations by a mile (T20i), i think around 150ish runs clear. These are not the awards for the world cup alone which again makes sense.

We do not have a lot of accumulators in T20 nowadays which is why very few people scored that many runs this year.

An easy win for Arshdeep though.

 

[The_KING]

A little unexpected but makes sense to have Babar here. He was the top scorer from all test playing nations by a mile (T20i), i think around 150ish runs clear. These are not the awards for the world cup alone which again makes sense.

That is because Pakistan play more T20s than other nations, and because Pakistan very rarely ever rest their top players for a series, unlike other teams that rest their top players against weaker opposition.

 

[MHN1293]

Very odd
but still does not matter, Arshdeep clear favourite with head a close second

 

[gazza619]

all the best King. Despite being in horrible form he is still out there in the reckoning.

Shows the man’s class!

 

[Rana]

all the best King. Despite being in horrible form he is still out there in the reckoning.

Shows the man’s class!

What’s a good form King in T20s?

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Trolling at its best by the ICC

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Arshdeep is my pick.

 

[gazza619]

What’s a good form King in T20s?

Do i care about T20s?

 

[Slim]

HAHAHAHAHA joke of the year, pathetic ICC.

 

[shaz619]

ICC are basically BCCI; they are trolling the less mentally inclined Pakistan fans, propagating a fallacy which ultimately comprises the Pakistan cricket team, they’ve been doing it for years, you can plot a chart of Babar’s ICC awards/nominations vs actual ICC trophies during this time and/or high profile Test series wins, would make for an interesting trend, though his fans wont have the capacity to interpret it.

 

[jnaveen1980]

They have an award called Razzie award for movies opposite of Oscar. Seems like they have mixed both categories here lol.

 

[Rana]

all the best King. Despite being in horrible form he is still out there in the reckoning.

Shows the man’s class!

Do i care about T20s?

What’s he in the ‘reckoning’ for as you have mentioned?

 

[gazza619]

What’s he in the ‘reckoning’ for as you have mentioned?

I care about our legend. Not about the format

 

[Technics 1210]

Who cares, Bumrah fans must be burning. Snubbed for his 2024 T20 WC heroics, for Babar Azam’s questionable year.

 

[Rana]

I care about our legend. Not about the format

But the thread is about Babar being nominated for T20 player of the year. And you added that Babar is still in the reckoning for stuff even though he is out of form.

So I asked you, what is an in form Babar in T20s? What is the level of his damage in this format?

 

[jnaveen1980]

If they seriously go for stats atleast Pathum Nissanka is a worthy choice.

 

[mominsaigol]

lol babar haters are gonna have a melt down.

You have to be a very very very dishonest person to actually believe babar belongs in this category.

Pakistan got butchered by NZ in January with Babar being medicore, followed by horrible performances against nz and Ireland, followed by a horrible wc where Babar had a sr of 106 in a t20 wc, followed by horrible aus and sa t20 performances where Babar did jack.

His best performance this year is a 74 of 46 ( something along these lines, don't remember the exact score) on a school boy pitch.

Infact saim who was rubbish in t20 this year hit a 98 not out which is > what Babar achieved this year.

This icc award is a major (pun intended) troll.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Another name they could have considered is Hardik Pandya.

 

[mominsaigol]

Jokes aside it is an absolute travesty that Bumrah wasn't nominated.

Bumrah was 100% the t20 cricketer of this year. He won a world cup for the team? Aur kya cha hi yei?

How is arshdeep appointed . What did he even do? And sikandar raza? What did raza do?

Only Travis head makes sense as a nominee.?

Where is Bumrah? Or Klaseen? Or David Miller? Or Pandya? You know? Actual t20 superstars who wom games from tough situations during the cup?

 

[jnaveen1980]

India has won 24 out of 26 matches for the calendar year 2024. But they won mostly with experimental teams. So you can't really pin point who were the big match winners. Sometimes Tilak, Sometimes Samson, Sometimes SKY, Pandya, Axar, Arshdeep, Abhishek, Bishnoi, Varun they all contributed. Arshdeep is probably the constant factor though. So his choice is really a worthy one.

Babar Azam's performance in match winning causes against regular test playing nations. When you look at it you would feel Pandya is a better choice given that he bowls too

 

[hamzi]

That is because Pakistan play more T20s than other nations, and because Pakistan very rarely ever rest their top players for a series, unlike other teams that rest their top players against weaker opposition.

Thats how awards work... you play more you score more and that leads to you getting nominations. How is it his fault that others were being rested?

 

[hamzi]

Jokes aside it is an absolute travesty that Bumrah wasn't nominated.

Bumrah was 100% the t20 cricketer of this year. He won a world cup for the team? Aur kya cha hi yei?

How is arshdeep appointed . What did he even do? And sikandar raza? What did raza do?

Only Travis head makes sense as a nominee.?

Where is Bumrah? Or Klaseen? Or David Miller? Or Pandya? You know? Actual t20 superstars who wom games from tough situations during the cup?

Bumrah had a great world cup for which he was awarded the Best player of the WORLD CUP award. He did not play a single T20i other than that, how can you possibly expect him to get the Player of the year award?

How is Arshdeep appointed? Top wicket taker of the world cup as well as the entire year including all other matches played in the year?

You want Klassen to be nominated for scoring 200 odd runs in the whole year? Totally makes sense right?

 

[Rana]

India has won 24 out of 26 matches for the calendar year 2024. But they won mostly with experimental teams. So you can't really pin point who were the big match winners. Sometimes Tilak, Sometimes Samson, Sometimes SKY, Pandya, Axar, Arshdeep, Abhishek, Bishnoi, Varun they all contributed. Arshdeep is probably the constant factor though. So his choice is really a worthy one.

Babar Azam's performance in match winning causes against regular test playing nations. When you look at it you would feel Pandya is a better choice given that he bowls too

I had to look very closely with a magnifying glass to find Babar’s name on this list. Alternatively I tried to find the lowest strike rates. This helped me find Babar as well.

 

[uppercut]

ICC can pull off the greatest prank of all time if they actually give the award to Babar this year.

Greatest troll of the year not prank.

 

[hamzi]

You have to be a very very very dishonest person to actually believe babar belongs in this category.

Pakistan got butchered by NZ in January with Babar being medicore, followed by horrible performances against nz and Ireland, followed by a horrible wc where Babar had a sr of 106 in a t20 wc, followed by horrible aus and sa t20 performances where Babar did jack.

His best performance this year is a 74 of 46 ( something along these lines, don't remember the exact score) on a school boy pitch.

Infact saim who was rubbish in t20 this year hit a 98 not out which is > what Babar achieved this year.

This icc award is a major (pun intended) troll.

There's criticism and then there is blind hatred.

Just a quick "update" for you :

- Pakistan got butchered by NZ in January with Babar being medicore -
Pakistan was butchered but Babar was pretty good in that series, 3 fifties all at over 150 strike rate. Was the only one from Pakistan who even remotely came close to anything

- Horrible Performances against Ireland/Newzealand -
3 Fifites at over 133, 157 and 179 in 7 matches is not horrible.

He had a bad world cup and end to the year but overall he was better than a lot of players plus he played a lot more matches than most but again that is how it works. Almost all the awards are won by Australian/English and Indian players because they play the most number of matches and have consistent performances.

 

[Rana]

There's criticism and then there is blind hatred.

Pakistan was butchered but Babar was pretty good in that series, 3 fifties all at over 150 strike rate. Was the only one from Pakistan who even remotely came close to anything

There is honesty and then there is blind defending as well.

When Babar knew that Hafeez’s plan to move him to number 3 was right and the correct path for the sake of Pakistan (as the results show), what did Babar do after regaining power???????

 

[hamzi]

There is honesty and then there is blind defending as well.

When Babar knew that Hafeez’s plan to move him to number 3 was right and the correct path for the sake of Pakistan (as the results show), what did Babar do after regaining power???????

And how is that relevant here? Was he nominated for humanitarian of the year? The award is for his performances which were there, why does it matter where he batted in the past? He scored good runs at a good rate and was nominated, who cares if he did the right thing or not according to you?

 

[Rana]

And how is that relevant here? Was he nominated for humanitarian of the year? The award is for his performances which were there, why does it matter where he batted in the past? He scored good runs at a good rate and was nominated, who cares if he did the right thing or not according to you?

It’s relevant because you are blaming others for being “blind haters” and then using some stats to prove your claim…yet you are doing the same when the context is questioned!

 

[mominsaigol]

There's criticism and then there is blind hatred.

Just a quick "update" for you :

- Pakistan got butchered by NZ in January with Babar being medicore -
Pakistan was butchered but Babar was pretty good in that series, 3 fifties all at over 150 strike rate. Was the only one from Pakistan who even remotely came close to anything

- Horrible Performances against Ireland/Newzealand -
3 Fifites at over 133, 157 and 179 in 7 matches is not horrible.

He had a bad world cup and end to the year but overall he was better than a lot of players plus he played a lot more matches than most but again that is how it works. Almost all the awards are won by Australian/English and Indian players because they play the most number of matches and have consistent performances.

That's why you actually had to watch the games.

The first t20 game in Auckland was played on a road where 200 was the norm, NZ scored 226 and 3 of their players mitchell, Allen and chapman all strikes at 200 plus.

150 sr was very very standard and anyone who managed more then 30 runs should have been striking it at 200 on such a flat track.

Infact Babar ruined the start provided by saim who scored 27 of 8. Babar ruined the entire tempo set by him, Heck freaking rizwam was striking it at 178. I repeat rizwan was striking it at 178 on such a pitch?

The 2nd game was the exact same with NZ actually scoring below par this time around. The openers failed and fakhar strikes at 200 with a 50 of 25, however Babar gave zero support. His entire innings was a selfish state pade with him hitting a few boundaries after he got to 50 and then getting out with the final scoring card claiming he was striking at 150+.

3rd t20 was the exact same.

Pakistan played on roads, I repeat on flat track roads where 200 was being struck and every pakistani player was striking at 170+ yet Babar wasn't, he was going at run a ball and hit a few boundaries after he got to a 50.

You clearly didn't watch those games and are probably reading of scorecards.

 

[mominsaigol]

It’s relevant because you are blaming others for being “blind haters” and then using some stats to prove your claim…yet you are doing the same when the context is questioned!

He didn't watch those games. I'm 100% sure of it.

Going at 150 to 160 on roads where NZ is smacking 220 with almost all their players who got to 50+ striking st 200+.

Babar was ironically even slower then rizwan in that series. Only saim and fakhar struck at 200+.

 

[Rana]

why does it matter where he batted in the past? He scored good runs at a good rate and was nominated

Why does it not matter? He insists to be an opener who wants to utilise the powerplay. His output will be judged on what he produces in this CRUCIAL juncture where often games are won or lost.

His severe critics have argued time and time again that he should not be opening the batting for Pakistan in T20s due to the severe lack he has in his power game and aerial stroke play! He continues to stubbornly occupy that spot and it has resulted in losses throughout the year.

How do you want people to ignore this???

 

[hamzi]

It’s relevant because you are blaming others for being “blind haters” and then using some stats to prove your claim…yet you are doing the same when the context is questioned!

It’s relevant because you are blaming others for being “blind haters” and then using some stats to prove your claim…yet you are doing the same when the context is questioned!

Lolz...you bring in a "why didnt he bat lower argument" in this discussion on his nomination that is based on the exact stats that I brought in and yet somehow I am the blind supporter/Hater. Anyways I dont want to argue with you on this. You can have your opinion il keep mine.

 

[Rana]

Lolz...you bring in a "why didnt he bat lower argument" in this discussion on his nomination that is based on the exact stats that I brought in and yet somehow I am the blind supporter/Hater. Anyways I dont want to argue with you on this. You can have your opinion il keep mine.

My argument with you on this is that you have no right to call others ‘blind Babar haters’ when you yourself are defending something that doesn’t add up for the sake of Pakistan cricket, with Babar being a pivotal contributor in Pakistan’s demise this year due to his stubborn and selfish decisions.

Presenting stats or scores from here and there will not abscond this man for the many crimes he has committed towards Pakistan cricket! The ones who have no sympathy for him are not blindly holding grudges against him! Is that clear?

 

[hamzi]

He didn't watch those games. I'm 100% sure of it.

Going at 150 to 160 on roads where NZ is smacking 220 with almost all their players who got to 50+ striking st 200+.

Babar was ironically even slower then rizwan in that series. Only saim and fakhar struck at 200+.

As shocking as this might be to you, there are other people who follow cricket regularly as well. Not to continue the argument but I watched every ball of every single match in that series. Probably havent missed a match in a decade but I guess you know more. If you watched with a non biased view you would know there was so much more to those innings. its not just about scoring at 200. All the other Pakistani scorers who scored at 170 plus scored 20 before loosing their wicket (Fakhar excluded in 1 inning). Anyways Lets keep it at this.

As i said previously there no point in debating on this.

Thanks

 

[hamzi]

My argument with you on this is that you have no right to call others ‘blind Babar haters’ when you yourself are defending something that doesn’t add up for the sake of Pakistan cricket, with Babar being a pivotal contributor in Pakistan’s demise this year due to his stubborn and selfish decisions.

Presenting stats or scores from here and there will not abscond this man for the many crimes he has committed towards Pakistan cricket! The ones who have no sympathy for him are not blindly holding grudges against him! Is that clear?

Keep telling yourself that.

 

[Rana]

Keep telling yourself that.

Keep telling myself what? That your being a hypocrite by calling others a blind hater if they question Babar’s T20 output as an opener?

 

[YousafTheBeast]

King Babar silencing his haters again, easily the best T20 player in the last 5 years.

@Mamoon @RizwanT20Champ @Kianig89 @gazza619 @Ahmed216

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Keep telling myself what? That your being a hypocrite by calling others a blind hater if they question Babar’s T20 output as an opener?

Allow it man, you can’t beat them so may as well join them.

King Babar GOAT

 

[mominsaigol]

As shocking as this might be to you, there are other people who follow cricket regularly as well. Not to continue the argument but I watched every ball of every single match in that series. Probably havent missed a match in a decade but I guess you know more. If you watched with a non biased view you would know there was so much more to those innings. its not just about scoring at 200. All the other Pakistani scorers who scored at 170 plus scored 20 before loosing their wicket (Fakhar excluded in 1 inning). Anyways Lets keep it at this.

As i said previously there no point in debating on this.

Thanks

If you did follow me, you'd know that I'm fine with Babar in odi cricket.

Secondly the reason I claimed you probably didn't watch those games is because on those pitches 200 was the norm.

Babar isn't 100% at fault since the others threw their wickets away but his strike rate and inability to chase 200 againat an experienced bowling attack got exposed.

The rr kept and kept climbing thanks to Babar. And this is not the first time this has happened.

This is the issue with Babar fans, they'll appreciate his innings but will ignore the context as to how it's achieved.

Saim ayub and Fakhar zaman don't get critisiced because yes while those 2 failed, one struck 27 of 8 and their other 50 of 25. They failed but you can clearly see they tried to play according to standards.

Babar doesn't and doesn't even try.

For example their dozens of innings where a player scores 19 of 25 however they aren't critisiced because they tried their level best to attack but just weren't able to get bat on ball.

With Babar it's obvious that unless a delivery is pitched in full so he can play a cover drive or occasionally loft for 6, he will 100% just dab it down for a run or double, irrespective of the situation at hand.

Dude doesn't know how to play according to situations and is unwilling to develop his game or try something new.

 

[hamzi]

Keep telling myself what? That your being a hypocrite by calling others a blind hater if they question Babar’s T20 output as an opener?

Help me in understanding 1 thing please....did I say anywhere that babar should open? Did I say anywhere that he is a good Opener for Pakistan? Did I say anywhere that he shouldnt have sent himself down the order? Because if I did then please forgive me!

I just dont understand the point of this debate when both of us are talking about completely different things...you dont want him to open in t20i and feel he ruined Pakistan cricket? Good for you and I hope you manage to convince people and help in making Pakistan better. I actually agree to that point but that is not what this place is for! This is me saying that he performed better than most and though surprising his selection CAN be justified because of his performances. You on the other hand are ignoring that and just saying he ruined Pakistan cricket. How is that not blind hate?

 

[YousafTheBeast]

50 cent said, Jay Z wasn’t winning awards until he married Beyoncé.

Babar has clearly sold himself to the devil, Saya Corps, in return for fame and fortune. There’s no other explanation for him being nominated.

 

[hamzi]

If you did follow me, you'd know that I'm fine with Babar in odi cricket.

Secondly the reason I claimed you probably didn't watch those games is because on those pitches 200 was the norm.

Babar isn't 100% at fault since the others threw their wickets away but his strike rate and inability to chase 200 againat an experienced bowling attack got exposed.

The rr kept and kept climbing thanks to Babar. And this is not the first time this has happened.

This is the issue with Babar fans, they'll appreciate his innings but will ignore the context as to how it's achieved.

Saim ayub and Fakhar zaman don't get critisiced because yes while those 2 failed, one struck 27 of 8 and their other 50 of 25. They failed but you can clearly see they tried to play according to standards.

Babar doesn't and doesn't even try.

For example their dozens of innings where a player scores 19 of 25 however they aren't critisiced because they tried their level best to attack but just weren't able to get bat on ball.

With Babar it's obvious that unless a delivery is pitched in full so he can play a cover drive or occasionally loft for 6, he will 100% just dab it down for a run or double, irrespective of the situation at hand.

Dude doesn't know how to play according to situations and is unwilling to develop his game or try something new.

Honestly I have no idea what your thoughts are as i practically left using this forum a long while back and moved to other sensible forums.

Just like my answer to the other guy I might even agree that he isnt suited for t20i. But that is not what I am posting here for. he got nominated for an award that i feel might be okayy as his stats werent half bad. Thats all. Dont know why there is a need to bring his antics or lack thereof into this argument!

 

[mominsaigol]

Honestly I have no idea what your thoughts are as i practically left using this forum a long while back and moved to other sensible forums.

Just like my answer to the other guy I might even agree that he isnt suited for t20i. But that is not what I am posting here for. he got nominated for an award that i feel might be okayy as his stats werent half bad. Thats all. Dont know why there is a need to bring his antics or lack thereof into this argument!

My argument is that he doesn't deserve nomination.

 

[shamaan]

This cant be serious

 

[jnaveen1980]

If you did follow me, you'd know that I'm fine with Babar in odi cricket.

Secondly the reason I claimed you probably didn't watch those games is because on those pitches 200 was the norm.

Babar isn't 100% at fault since the others threw their wickets away but his strike rate and inability to chase 200 againat an experienced bowling attack got exposed.

The rr kept and kept climbing thanks to Babar. And this is not the first time this has happened.

This is the issue with Babar fans, they'll appreciate his innings but will ignore the context as to how it's achieved.

Saim ayub and Fakhar zaman don't get critisiced because yes while those 2 failed, one struck 27 of 8 and their other 50 of 25. They failed but you can clearly see they tried to play according to standards.

Babar doesn't and doesn't even try.

For example their dozens of innings where a player scores 19 of 25 however they aren't critisiced because they tried their level best to attack but just weren't able to get bat on ball.

With Babar it's obvious that unless a delivery is pitched in full so he can play a cover drive or occasionally loft for 6, he will 100% just dab it down for a run or double, irrespective of the situation at hand.

Dude doesn't know how to play according to situations and is unwilling to develop his game or try something new.

This will give a better picture. Best performers in 2024 in a losing cause or tied match

 

[hamzi]

My argument is that he doesn't deserve nomination.

And you are fully entitled to this Argument/Opinion just like I or any other person who believes otherwise is!

 

[Rana]

This will give a better picture. Best performers in 2024 in a losing cause or tied match

Bobzy the King!

Kaun karlega?

 

[jnaveen1980]

They don't factor in things like "T20 player of the year" decided to send lower order batsmen instesd of himself to face ORacle AI engineer in super over?

 

[The_KING]

Thats how awards work... you play more you score more and that leads to you getting nominations. How is it his fault that others were being rested?

It's not his fault, but it just proves that these awards aren't to be taken seriously.

 

[shaz619]

They have an award called Razzie award for movies opposite of Oscar. Seems like they have mixed both categories here lol.

Forget the Razzies, wouldn’t give these tossers a Mizzie award

 

[Nasty Naz]

Just shows how meaningless these awards are. There was nothing Babar did this year that warrants any sort of consideration for being nominated player of the year in any format.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

This must be some kind of cruel joke.

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

King Babar silencing his haters again, easily the best T20 player in the last 5 years.

@Mamoon @RizwanT20Champ @Kianig89 @gazza619 @Ahmed216

I'm sure Babar is losing sleep over 1.5 random people on the internet criticizing him when the ICC recognizes his achievements.

 

[gazza619]

But the thread is about Babar being nominated for T20 player of the year. And you added that Babar is still in the reckoning for stuff even though he is out of form.

So I asked you, what is an in form Babar in T20s? What is the level of his damage in this format?

This is what an in form Babar looks like:

 

[Rana]

This is what an in form Babar looks like:

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In PSL against Hunain Shah?

 

[gazza619]

In PSL against Hunain Shah?

Against England

 

[Rana]

Against England

Which England? England Mens? Who were the bowlers?

 

[Vikram1989]

Which England? England Mens? Who were the bowlers?

FYI.its in Karachi 2nd t20 against eng where peak babar got mauled by mark wood later. Peak babar lost match against zim again a month later.

 

[Ahmed216]

King Babar silencing his haters again, easily the best T20 player in the last 5 years.

@Mamoon @RizwanT20Champ @Kianig89 @gazza6
[/QUOTE]

At his best he got the ICC award. An out of form Bobsy still gets the nominations.

I guess ICC missed Sharjeel's performance from Ajay Devgan legends league. And the Desert viper Asif Ali from world class T10 tournament

 

[Ahmed216]

I'm sure Babar is losing sleep over 1.5 random people on the internet criticizing him when the ICC recognizes his achievements.

Some of these enlightened people think their awareness campaign over here 24/7 makes a difference

 

[JaDed]

The Awards are not for WC , it’s more on consistency, T20 is not different than ODI or Tests when it comes to awards.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

At his best he got the ICC award. An out of form Bobsy still gets the nominations.

I guess ICC missed Sharjeel's performance from Ajay Devgan legends league. And the Desert viper Asif Ali from world class T10 tournament

Just look at the stats @jnaveen1980 posted, stats of an ATG.

 

[emranabbas]

Irfan niazi averaged 38 with strike rate of 140
Babar averages 33 with strike rate of 133

What's the criteria of these awards?

 

[mominsaigol]

Some of these enlightened people think their awareness campaign over here 24/7 makes a difference

Well babar was dropped from tests + Dropped from zim series. Something that never happened before the voices spread.

 

[Ahmed216]

Well babar was dropped from tests + Dropped from zim series. Something that never happened before the voices spread.

People are no less vocal against Rizwan but he was made captain of LOI sides

 

[mominsaigol]

People are no less vocal against Rizwan but he was made captain of LOI sides

Context is different.

In rizwan's case misbah manipulated the situation so that their was virtually no other candidate.

Pcb is an incompetent board but they aren't that incompetent.

It's utter madness to select someone like fakhar, Haris or saud for odi and t20.

Fakhar and saud are good batsmen, but it doesn't mean their good captains. They have horrible list A/PSL records for captaincy and Haris is struggling to even find a place in the squad.

In babar's case he was and still is a nuisance in test