R Ashwin nominated for for ICC Test Cricketer of the year award

India’s R Ashwin has had a good time during the course of the year as he has played some important roles in the side's successful run in Australia and England. The right-hander has now been rewarded for his contributions as he is one of the four players to be nominated for ICC Test Cricketer of the year award. 

Ashwin has 52 wickets to his name in 8 matches while has been a handy customer with the bat too as he scored 337 runs during the course. 

Apart from Ashwin, England captain Joe Root, who has been in terrific form, New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson and Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne are the others to be nominated. 

The winner of the award will be announced on January 24. 

“One of India's greatest match-winners in the longest format, R Ashwin again asserted his authority as one of the world's finest spinners in 2021. Apart from his wizardry with the ball, Ashwin also made invaluable contributions with the bat,” the ICC said. 

“The year began on a high in the Sydney Test against Australia. Bowling a disciplined line and length with the ball, Ashwin then embarked on a patient 128-ball 29* and along with Hanuma Vihari, helping India to a memorable draw that kept the series level at 1-1,” it added. 

There are as many as 13 awards in all along with five Team of the Year announcements for each format across both men’s and women’s cricket.

Apart from this, the other categories are Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for men’s Cricketer of the Year, Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for Women’s Cricketer of the Year, men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year, women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year, men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year, women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year, Emerging men’s Cricketer of the Year, Emerging women’s Cricketer of the Year, Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year, women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year, Spirit of Cricket Award and Umpire of the Year.

“The nominees for each of the first seven categories will be announced from 28 December to 31 December,” ICC said. 

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