Year-Ender 2023: Virat Kohli To Travis Head; Top Performers Of The Year - In Pics

The star batter from India had quite a redemption arc in 2023 following an underwhelming run from 2020-22. Virat broke records day and night, left and right, sometimes even on some off days with the bat. Be it becoming the first batter to touch 50 ODI centuries, making a massive 765 runs in the Cricket World Cup this year to have the best campaign by a batter ever, or chasing legendary Sachin Tendulkar's legendary batting figures, Virat has given plenty of reasons to India to call him their 'GOAT' and follow his every step.

The 'Hitman' will be remembered as a synonym for selflessness this year. He led the Men in Blue from the front with his fearless hitting in the ICC Cricket World Cup, which eased off the pressure of batters coming after him and let them take their time. He led India to a 10-match win streak in the tournament, finishing in a heartbreak in the final.

Daryl was New Zealand's second-most successful batter in WC 2023, scoring 552 runs in 10 matches with two centuries and two fifties at an average of 69.00. The all-rounder has 1,069 runs for Kiwis in 56 T20Is at an average of 24.86, with five fifties and eight wickets as well. He is a batting all-rounder. He also took 11 wickets across formats all year.

Travis Head was Australia's man for the big moments this year, piling up runs whenever he mattered the most. He gave Team India and its fans sleepless nights with his centuries in the final of the ICC World Test Championship and ICC Cricket World Cup, making him a contender for a major ICC Players Award.

The 'World Cup Year Starc' did not turn up as scary as expected, but he still had a fine year with the ball, finding success in the WTC final (four wickets), The Ashes (top wicket-taker with 23) and Cricket World Cup (16 wickets). He ended the year with 59 wickets in 22 matches, with the best figures of 5/33. He took 34 wickets in Tests and 25 in ODIs. Starc saved his absolute best for the WTC final, the Ashes and the knockout games of the World Cup, enhancing his reputation as an Australian great.

Coetzee made his debut across all formats this year and what a success story he has been for Proteas, taking 46 wickets across 20 matches with the best figures of 4/44. Coetzee took nine wickets in Tests, 31 in ODIs and six in T20Is. Coetzee had a memorable Cricket World Cup debut, guiding Proteas to the semis with a 20-wicket campaign, the most by a Proteas bowler in a single tournament edition.

Shami had a memorable World Cup 2023, coming to the field in the middle of it and stealing the show with a 24-wicket campaign, topping the wicket-taking charts within just seven matches. His best figures were 7/57. He also took the 'Purple Cap' for most wickets in IPL 2023, with 28 wickets in 17 matches.

The Aussie skipper destroyed all his critics this year and showcased displays of calm nerves and pure class this year as a player and a leader. He completed the three-peat for Australia with the WTC title, the Ashes and the ICC Cricket World Cup title and shined in each of these key events. Cummins ended this year with 49 wickets in 23 matches with the best bowling figures of 6/91. 32 of these wickets came in Tests while 17 came in ODIs.