Yes, Emerging Men’s Cricketer must be based on all the formats but ICC must also have a look at the case-to-case basis. Depending on the impact that the player has had and the potential he has, the award can be considered. From India, only Yashasvi Jaiswal was nominated for the award. He did well in both Tests and T20Is to warrant this nomination. However, there were a few other Indians, as well, who deserved to get nominated. On that note, here, we take a look at two Indians unlucky not to be nominated for the ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year Award.
1) Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh played mostly T20I cricket in 2023. However, it was a solid year and a very impactful start for his career. He finished the year with a career average of close to 70 and a strike rate hovering around 180. It is a massive feat for any youngster.
Rinku is a player for the future and is also enjoying a cult fanbase. He deserves an ICC award at the early stage of his career. Hence, he is on this list.
2) Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi is one of the Indians unlucky not to be nominated for the ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year Award. One of the most improved spinners in recent times has been Ravi Bishnoi. The youngster even reached No.1 on ICC’s T20I bowling charts. Yet, he has not been nominated for any award.
Leg-spinners have lost their mojo in recent months. Barring the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Adam Zampa, Rashid Khan and occasionally the likes of Tabraiz Shamsi, leg-spinners need to up their game now.However, Bishnoi has offered a fresh breathe to the viewers, who wanted to see a different type of leg-spinner. In terms of impact, as well, he did well, collecting crucial wickets and sometimes scalps in a heap.
