No Indian player in ICC ODI Team of the Year 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the Men's ODI Team of the Year 2024, featuring a mix of rising stars and experienced players.

No Indian players were able to secure a place in the team.

ICC included three Pakistanis, four Sri Lankans, one West Indian, and three Afghan players on the team.

Saim Ayub from Pakistan made an immediate impact, scoring 515 runs in new nine matches, with three centuries and a high score of 113*. His incredible batting earned him a spot in the team after his debut in November 2024.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Afghanistan also impressed with his attacking style, amassing 531 runs in 11 matches, including three centuries. Azmatullah Omarzai, his teammate, stood out as an all-rounder, scoring 417 runs and taking 17 wickets in 12 matches, playing key roles in several victories.

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka had an outstanding year, scoring 694 runs in 12 matches, including a huge 210* against Afghanistan. Alongside him, Kusal Mendis scored the most runs in 2024—742 from 17 matches—with one century and six half-centuries.

Charith Asalanka also played a key role, contributing 605 runs in 16 matches. Sri Lanka's bowling attack was led by Wanindu Hasaranga, whose 7/19 against Zimbabwe was one of the best ODI bowling performances ever, finishing the year with 26 wickets.

In the West Indies, Sherfane Rutherford was a standout, scoring 425 runs in now nematches at an average of 106.2, with a strike rate of 120.1. Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf were also featured on the team for their key bowling performances, with Afridi taking 15 wickets in six matches and Rauf picking up 13 wickets in eight matches.

Finally, AM Ghazanfar from Afghanistan made a mark with 21 wickets in 11 matches, including two five-wicket hauls, showing his potential as a top-class spinner.

This year's team highlights both emerging talents and established players who have excelled in ODIs, setting high standards for international cricket.