No Indian cricketers were included in the ICC men's ODI Team of the Year due to limited international matches in 2024. Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka, named captain, leads a team featuring players from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the West Indies, highlighting their standout performances.
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