Prabath Jayasuriya named ‘Test Bowler of the Year’

Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has been named “Test Bowler of the Year” at the CEAT Cricket Awards held in Mumbai, India on Monday night (21 Aug).

Earlier this year, the 31-year-old cricketer became the quickest spin bowler in Test history to claim 50 wickets, breaking a seven-decade record during the series against Ireland.

The CEAT Cricket Awards ceremony is a pinnacle of cricketing recognition, illuminating the cricketing landscape with its illustrious winners. 

The gala event, held in Mumbai on Monday night, saw some of the best international cricketers being honoured for their outstanding contributions to the sport.

The CEAT Cricket Awards, a coveted recognition in the cricketing world, were determined based on the CEAT Cricket Ratings (CRR), adding an element of objectivity to the accolades.

India’s dynamic opening batter, Shubman Gill, took the limelight as he was named the CEAT Men’s International Cricketer of the Year. Gill’s remarkable performances over the past year have solidified his stature as a rising star in the cricketing arena. 

Furthermore, he was also honoured with the CEAT ODI Batsman Cricketer of the Year award, underscoring his prowess in the limited-overs format.

Upon receiving these prestigious awards, Gill expressed his gratitude, saying, ”I’m honoured to be selected as the recipient of the coveted CEAT Men’s International Cricketer of the Year. As a cricketer, it’s always about pushing boundaries, facing challenges head-on, and constantly improving to reach new heights. This recognition reinforces the parallel between our commitment to excellence and would encourage me to strive harder.”

The awards also shone on New Zealand’s cricketing luminary, Kane Williamson. The Kiwi superstar was crowned the CEAT International Test Cricketer of the Year and the CEAT Test Batsman of the Year, both honours recognizing his exceptional performances in the longest format of the game. Meanwhile, Williamson’s compatriot, Tim Southee, clinched the CEAT International Bowler of the Year Award, a testament to his prowess with the ball. 

Amid the glitz and glamour of the ceremony, cricket legends Madan Ali, a member of the triumphant 1983 World Cup-winning squad, and Karsan Ghavri, former opening bowling partner to Kapil Dev, were bestowed with the prestigious CEAT Lifetime Achievement Awards. This recognition paid homage to their contributions to the sport and their lasting impact on the cricketing fraternity.

Full list of winners at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards:
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Madan Lal and Karsan Ghavri
- Men’s International Cricketer of the Year – Shubman Gill
- Women’s International Cricketer of the Year – Deepti Sharma
- International Bowler of the Year – Tim Southee
- International Test Cricketer of the Year – Kane Williamson
- ODI Batsman Cricketer of the Year – Shubman Gill
- Test Batsman of the Year – Kane Williamson
- Test Bowler of the Year – Prabhat Jayasuriya
- T20 Batsman of the Year – Suryakumar Yadav
- T20 Bowler of the Year – Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- ODI Bowler of the Year  – Adam Zampa
- CEAT Coach of the Year – Brendon McCullum
- CEAT Domestic Cricketer of the Year – Jalaj Saxena

Source - Cricket Times 

- Agencies