Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Sherfane Rutherford have been nominated for the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year. Hasaranga's impressive bowling and Mendis' consistency with bat and gloves were notable. Omarzai's all-round performance and Rutherford's batting prowess also stood out across their respective matches in 2024.
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