This star cricketer of Afghanistan created history, became the first player of his country to receive this honor from ICC

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Afghanistan's star batsman Azmatullah Omarzai has created history. He has become the first player from his country to be selected as the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year. Azmatullah Omarzai has been given this honor for his excellent performance in ODIs in 2024. 24-year-old Omarzai is being called the future of Afghanistan cricket and he has proved why by becoming the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year.

Rewarded for strong performance in the year 2024

Now let us take a look at the performance for which Azmatullah Omarzai received a big honor from the ICC. And, he became the first player from his country to receive it. Actually, he has been rewarded for the explosive performance he showed with the ball and bat for Afghanistan in 2024. 24-year-old all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has scored 417 runs for Afghanistan in the year 2024 at an average of 52.4 and a strike rate of 105.06. Similarly, with the ball, he has taken 17 wickets at an average of 20.4.


In the year 2024, Afghanistan played 14 ODIs, won 8

Afghanistan played a total of 14 ODIs in the year 2024 against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Ireland. Afghanistan managed to win 8 of these 14 ODIs. At the same time, it had to face defeat in 5. While 1 match was inconclusive. Azmatullah Omarzai was a part of the Afghan team in almost all the ODIs played last year and became the architect of its victory.

Afghanistan will have hope from Omarzai in Champions Trophy

The Champions Trophy is going to start from 19 February. The Afghanistan team will be seen playing in this ICC event for the first time. And, it is possible that it may surprise many teams with its performance. The reason for such confidence in Afghanistan is players like Azmatullah Omarzai, who are constantly working to increase the strength of the team.