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Who among the following Indian cricketers were named the Wisden’s cricketer of the year in the 2022 edition of theAlmanack?
Question

Who among the following Indian cricketers were named the Wisden’s cricketer of the year in the 2022 edition of theAlmanack?

A.

Surya Kumar Yadav and Axar Patel

B.

Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar

C.

Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah

D.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) - Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah

Explanation:

In the 2022 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, the Wisden Cricketers of the Year included:

  1. Jasprit Bumrah (India)
  2. Devon Conway (New Zealand)
  3. Ollie Robinson (England)
  4. Rohit Sharma (India)
  5. Dane van Niekerk (South Africa)

Information Booster:

The Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, often referred to as the "Bible of Cricket," annually honors five cricketers for their outstanding performances in the English cricket season. This tradition dates back to 1889 and is one of the most prestigious accolades in the sport. The award is unique in that a player can receive it only once in their career, emphasizing the significance of their contribution during the year of recognition.

In the 2024 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, the Five Cricketers of the Year were:

  • Harry Brook (England)
  • Ashleigh Gardner (Australia)
  • Usman Khawaja (Australia)
  • Mitchell Starc (Australia)
  • Mark Wood (England)

Additionally, Pat Cummins (Australia) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (England) were honored as the Leading Cricketers in the World.

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