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[ad_1] There were match-winning knocks, spell-binding stroke-play and memorable moments from a personal perspective and his team in 2022 as Pakistan skipper Babar Azam claimed the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year Award for a second consecutive year. Here, we take a look at his performances and celebrate some of his outstanding achievements in the year. ALSO READ:  Clarke lands PSL commentary gig after BCCI controversy Babar Azam – Pakistan 679 runs from nine matches at an average of 84.87 with three centuries. The year gone by If you thought the Pakistan skipper had a year to remember in ODI cricket in 2021, then what he produced during 2022 was even better as the ultra-consistent right-hander maintained his lead as the No.1 ranked batter on the MRF Tyres ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings. It's a title that Babar has held firmly onto since July 2021 and on current form, has no intention of letting go easily. It might be surprising to note that Babar only played nin

[ad_1] The winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year had a year to remember in 2022. Here, we take a look at his efforts and celebrate some outstanding achievements. Babar Azam - Pakistan 2598 runs in 44 matches at an average of 54.12 with eight centuries and 15 half-centuries ALSO READ:  Cricket fraternity congratulates Babar Azam for bagging ICC ODI award The year that was It's hard to believe that Babar Azam even further elevated his game during 2022 as the inspirational skipper broke more individual records and ensured Pakistan's star continued to shine brightly. Babar was the only player to breach the 2000-run mark during the calendar year across all formats, and he did it in style as he broke past that milestone in style while amassing a whopping 2598 runs at an imposing average of 54.12. His haul of eight hundreds and 17 fifties during the calendar year was Babar's best of his career to date and there's no d