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Trophies awarded to Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi by ICC
LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has awarded Pakistan captain Babar Azam, wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi with trophies.
Afridi (ICC Men’s Cricketer of 2021) received the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, Babar received the glittering prize for being named ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of 2021, and Rizwan got the trophy for ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of 2021.
The cricketers posed with their respective trophies and shared them on social media.
Muhammad Rizwan shared his happiness in a poetic way and congratulated his teammates.
Samajhta hai tu Raaz hai zindagi?
— Muhammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) March 19, 2022
Faqat Zauqe Parwaaz hai zindagi
Congratulations to Kaptaan @babarazam258, ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the year, and @iShaheenAfridi for his prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year.
Onwards & upwards, inshaAllah pic.twitter.com/ye6h17h3g8
Shaheen Shah Afridi felt honored to hold this prestigious trophy. Also congratulating Kaptaan (Babar Azam) and Muhammad Rizwan.
Such an honour to hold this prestigious trophy representing Pakistan. Congratulations to Kaptaan @babarazam258 and @iMRizwanPak as well for their respective awards. It will definitely push us to do even better. ✌️ pic.twitter.com/PeIbvpnA88
— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) March 19, 2022
Whereas Babar Azam was in awe of the beautiful trophy and said, “It’s finally here.”
It's here finally! 🥇 pic.twitter.com/IKkc3bx27t
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) March 19, 2022
Pakistani cricketers ruled the year 2021 across all formats of the game. The Green Shirts were also the only unbeaten team in the group stage of ICC T20 World Cup 2021.