The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter, Mohammad Rizwan as the T20I Cricketer of the Year.
In a statement, the ICC said that Rizwan deserved this award for his indomitable spirit and some breathtaking knocks.
“The ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year enjoyed a memorable run in 2021. Here, we take a look at his performances and some outstanding achievements through the course of the year,” the ICC said.
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“The Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter ruled the roost in 2021 when it came to the shortest format of the game. Aggregating a staggering 1326 runs in only 29 matches, Rizwan struck at an average of 73.66 and a strike rate of 134.89. Apart from his exploits with the bat, he was as solid as ever behind the stumps, playing a key role in Pakistan’s run to the semis during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, where he ended up as the third-highest run-scorer,” the cricket’s governing body said.
He also scored the maiden T20I century of his career against South Africa in Lahore early in the year and ended it continuing his form with a brilliant knock of 87 against West Indies in Karachi. With another T20 World Cup coming up next year, Pakistan will hope that Rizwan continues in the same vein.
