Dynamic Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav was declared the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2023 due to his exceptional performances in the shortest format of the game. This achievement marked his second consecutive win, surpassing competitors such as Sikandar Raza, Alpesh Ramjani, and Mark Chapman.

In the T20I arena during 2023, Suryakumar Yadav showcased his prowess by amassing 733 runs in 17 innings, maintaining an impressive average of 48.86 and a striking strike rate of 155.95. His remarkable batting displays included two centuries and five half-centuries.

Notably, Suryakumar Yadav excelled even under the additional responsibility of captaincy, leading a youthful side towards the conclusion of the year. During this period, the right-handed batsman registered notable half-centuries against Australia (80 off 42 balls) and South Africa (56 from 36 balls). Furthermore, he achieved a century against South Africa, scoring 56 balls in Johannesburg during their final T20I encounter of the year.

In a prior announcement, Suryakumar Yadav was designated as the captain of the ICC T20I Team of the Year for 2023 by the International Cricket Council. Notably, three other Indian players, namely Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravi Bishnoi, and Arshdeep Singh, were also featured in the distinguished team.