Dubai: An inspirational 10-year challenge, the dominance of Ellyse Perry, the pride of Afghanistan and more.
India skipper Virat Kohli, who bagged two prestigious honours at the ICC Awards of the Decade – Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy and ODI Cricketer of the Decade – took to social media, reflecting on a successful journey. A 10-year challenge and an inspiration to many!
https://t.co/auzv5pMiqf pic.twitter.com/MWNXEdupZ6
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 28, 2020
The ICC Test Cricketer of the Decade was well and truly awarded to Australia batsman Steve Smith. The numbers are simply exceptional!
Next up, Afghanistan spin wizard Rashid Khan bagged the ICC T20I Cricketer of the Decade. Congratulatory messages poured in for the awardee.
Historic moment for our nation 🇦🇫history maker Afghan superstar @rashidkhan_19 giving us more proud and pride ! Ones again congratulations to you and all entire afghan nation pic.twitter.com/uwaWUZd6Ja
— Mirwais Ashraf (@MirwaisAshraf16) December 28, 2020
An amazing career so far & his impact will be far greater than his on field ability @rashidkhan_19 🌟 https://t.co/6NiY30Gtcx
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) December 28, 2020
The Australia megastar Ellyse Perry bagged was the biggest winner, bagging three coveted titles – Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Award for Women’s Cricketer of the Decade, ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer and Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Decade. An all-round legend!
Congrats to this superstar 🌟🌟🌟 https://t.co/bx7tfiVHFZ
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) December 28, 2020
It’s been a privilege to witness Ellyse Perry take the game to another level near over the past decade! 🙌 #ICCAwards pic.twitter.com/T4Zt73ad0v
— Australian Women's Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) December 28, 2020
Meanwhile, in the Associate category, Scotland stars Kyle Coetzer and Kathryn Bryce took the honours home.
It is a real honour to win this award, thanks for all your support! A special mention goes out to every woman that played for Scotland before me that contributed to getting this team into a position to play in global tournaments 🙏🏼 https://t.co/bK2vKkFkOO
— Kathryn Bryce (@Kathryn_Bryce) December 27, 2020
Lastly, here’s David Warner doing just David Warner things.