Desert Vipers head coach James Foster lauds Wanindu Hasaranga and Sherfane Rutherford for their inclusion in the ICC ODI Team of the Year. Foster highlights their on-field consistency and off-field value, calling Hasaranga the "ultimate all-rounder" and praising Rutherford's leadership. He credits the team's success to collective effort and a thoughtful management.
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