India's tyre manufacturing company, CEAT, celebrated the remarkable achievements of the cricketers in the 26th edition of the CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) Awards in Mumbai on August 21, Wednesday. The prestigious event continues to be a global platform which unites the cricketing fraternity and honours the exceptional performances from both international and domestic arenas. The awards honoured a distinguished group of cricketers and sports leaders who showcased exceptional talent and leadership throughout the year. Phil Salt was celebrated as the Men's T20I Batter of the Year. Sai Kishore was recognized as the CEAT Domestic Cricketer of the Year for his consistent performances on the domestic circuit. Virat Kohli took home the Men's ODI Batter of the Year award, and Mohammad Shami was named the Men's ODI Bowler of the Year.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Group, said, "As we mark the 26th edition of the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards, we take immense pride in continuing our commitment to celebrating cricketing excellence. Over the years, CEAT Cricket Ratings has become synonymous with recognising the extraordinary contributions of cricketers worldwide. We salute their passion, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence, which continues to inspire millions. Through these awards, we not only celebrate individual brilliance but also reaffirm our belief in the power of cricket to bring people together and create lasting bonds."
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India cricket legend and Chief Adjudicator of the CEAT Cricket Ratings, Mr. Sunil Gavaskar, added, "The CEAT Cricket Rating Awards has been a beacon for recognizing outstanding talent in this great sport. This year's award winners have set the benchmark for future generations, showcasing impeccable skill and sportsmanship. It's a privilege to be part of this journey that celebrates the spirit of cricket."
CEAT Men's International Cricketer of the Year, Rohit Sharma, expressed his gratitude, saying, "Receiving the CEAT Men's International Cricketer of the Year award is a humbling experience. It's an acknowledgement of the hard work and determination that goes into every match. I'm grateful to
CEAT for this honour and motivated to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible on the field."
Here's the full list of winners-
1 CEAT Lifetime Achievement Award Rahul Dravid
2 CEAT Men's International Cricketer of the Year Rohit Sharma
3 CEAT Men's ODI Batter of the Year Virat Kohli
4 CEAT Men's ODI Bowler of the Year Mohammad Shami
5 CEAT Men's Test Batter of the Year Yashashvi Jaiswal
6 CEAT Men's Test Bowler of the Year Ravichandran Ashwin
7 CEAT Men's T20I Batter of the Year Phil Salt
8 CEAT Men's T20I Bowler of the Year Tim Southee
9 CEAT Domestic Cricketer of the Year Sai Kishore
10 CEAT Women's Indian Batter of the Year Smriti Mandhana
11 CEAT Women's Indian Bowler of the Year Deepti Sharma
12 Memento - Most matches as a captain in Women's T20I history Harmanpreet Kaur
13 Memento for Outstanding Leadership for TATA IPL Shreyas Iyer
14 Memento for Fastest Double Century in Women's Test Shafali Verma
15 CEAT Award for Excellence in Sports Administration Jay Shah