Who is the cricketer of the year 2008?

Introduction: The Race for Cricketer of the Year 2008

The year 2008 was a thrilling one for cricket fans, as talented players from all over the world displayed their skills in various formats of the game. The International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricketer of the Year award is a prestigious accolade given to the most outstanding player of the year, as voted by a panel of experts. The race for the Cricketer of the Year 2008 was highly competitive, with several players vying for the coveted title.

The Candidates: A Look at the Top Contenders

There were several outstanding players in the running for the Cricketer of the Year award in 2008. One of the top contenders was Indian batsman, Virender Sehwag, who had a phenomenal year, scoring 1,460 runs at an average of 54.07 in Test matches. Sri Lankan bowler, Muttiah Muralitharan, was also a strong contender, having taken 67 wickets in 11 Test matches at an average of 22.88. Another player who made a strong case for himself was South African all-rounder, Jacques Kallis, who scored 1,292 runs in 14 Test matches at an average of 56.08 and took 26 wickets at an average of 32.88.

Other players who were in contention for the award included Australian wicketkeeper-batsman, Brad Haddin, who had a great year behind the stumps and contributed with the bat, and English batsman, Kevin Pietersen, who scored 1,141 runs in 12 Test matches at an average of 50.95. These players, along with others, made the selection process for the Cricketer of the Year award a challenging one for the ICC panel.