Omarzai: The Afghan all-rounder made history

The Afghan all-rounder made history as the first Afghan player to win the prestigious award, after starring in 14 ODIs and helping the team win four series. He scored 417 runs and took 17 wickets, including a brilliant 149" against Sri Lanka and a 4/18 against Zimbabwe. Azmatullah Omarzai ’s ODI record in 2024: 417 runs and 17 wickets in 14 matches The Afghanistan all-rounder was a standout performer with bat and ball throughout the year, scoring his runs at an average of 52.12 and bagging his wickets at 20.47. The versatile Afghan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai made waves in Afghanistan’s U19 setup, starring in the 2018 U19 World Cup with 66 runs and 7 wickets. Omarzai played a key role in Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal run, scoring 87 runs and taking 6 wickets. Azmatullah Omarzai is an Afghan cricketer who plays for Afghanistan and various domestic teams. He won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award in 2024 and made his international debut in 2021.