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Virat Kohli to Pat Cummins: 10 cricketers who made a mark in 2023

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Virat Kohli (India)

Virat Kohli became the first batter to achieve 50 ODI centuries going past Sachin Tendulkar & scored 765 runs in the Cricket World Cup, marking the best-ever campaign by a batter.

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Shubman Gill (India)

Often referred to as the 'Prince of Indian Cricket,' Shubman Gill made significant strides in 2023, particularly excelling in ODIs where he secured the number one ranking.

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Pat Cummins (Australia)

Pat Cummins' exceptional leadership was evident in Australia securing victories in the WTC title, the Ashes, and the ODI World Cup.

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Rohit Sharma (India)

Leading India in the ICC Cricket World Cup, Rohit's approach alleviated pressure from his fellow batters, allowing them the freedom to play their natural game.

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Glenn Maxwell (Australia)

Glenn Maxwell showcased his extraordinary batting with a stunning knock of 200 against Afghanistan in the World Cup.

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Mohammed Shami (India)

Mohammed Shami is ending the year with 56 wickets in 23 international matches. He scalped 24 wickets in just seven World Cup matches.

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Rinku Singh (India)

Rinku Singh left a lasting impression in the IPL by playing a memorable innings where he smashed five consecutive sixes in the final five balls, leading KKR to victory.

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Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)

A late-blooming all-rounder, Daryl Mitchell had a phenomenal year, serving as New Zealand's batting pillar. With 1,956 runs in 48 matches across formats.

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Aiden Markram (South Africa)

Aiden Markram scored consistently across formats, totaling 1,548 runs at an average of 51.60 in 34 international matches.

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Travis Head (Australia)

Travis Head emerged as Australia's go-to player in crucial moments, delivering centuries in the ICC World Test Championship and ICC Cricket World Cup finals.

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