Mohammad Rizwan named Men's T20 Cricketer of the Year

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday named Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan following a stellar year in the shortest format of the game.

A statement issued by the ICC said that Sheer consistency, indomitable spirit and some breathtaking knocks — the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year enjoyed a memorable run in 2021.

Sheer Consistency, indomitable spirit and some breathtaking knocks ?

2021 was memorable for Mohammad Rizwan ?

More ? https://t.co/9guq9xKOod pic.twitter.com/6VZo7aaRIA

— ICC (@ICC) January 23, 2022

Taking to Twitter, wicket keeper-batter Rizwan expressed gratitude towards Allah and his fans for the award and dedicated it to the country and Pakistani nation.

Alhumdulillah.

Bus Allah se hota hai
Allah k ghair se nahi hota.

I am grateful to everyone for their support and love. In sha Allah, the journey has just started. This award is dedicated to Pakistan and the beautiful people of Pakistan. #PakistanZindabad https://t.co/RrMYw9YaAN

— Mohammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) January 23, 2022

Pakistan Cricket Board also felicitated the top batman for winning the ICC honor.

PCB congratulates Mohammad Rizwan on winning ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2021 pic.twitter.com/tu7x0peXkl

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 23, 2022

The star batman ruled the roost in the shortest format of the game in 2021. He amassed staggering 1,326 runs in only 29 matches and struck at an average of 73.66 and a strike rate of 134.89. Rizwan struck 196 fours in these games which is also the highest by any batter in T20s in 2021.

Apart from his top-notch batting, the 29-year-old was as solid as ever behind the stumps, playing a crucial role in Green shirts’ advancement to the semis during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021.