CEAT International Cricketer of the Year Award

R Ashwin wins CEAT International Cricketer of the Year award 2016-17

Question: Who was given the CEAT International Cricketer of the Year Award for year 2016-17?
(a) Shubham Gill
(b) Joe Root
(c) Steve Smith
(d) R. Ashwin
Ans :(d)
Related facts:-

  • On 24th May, 2017, Indian off-spinner R. Ashwin was awarded the ‘CEAT International Cricketer of the Year’ award.
  • This award was given on the basis of performance during 2016-17.
  • Notably, Ashwin has taken 99 wickets in the last 12 months.
  • Young cricketer of the year award was given to Indian batsman Shubham Gill who performed brilliantly during the England-India U-19 ODI series.

Related Links:-
http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/ashwin-presented-ceat-international-cricketer-of-the-year-award/article18559864.ece
http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/ravichandran-ashwin-wins-ceat-international-cricketer-of-the-year-award-117052400575_1.html
https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/ravichandran-ashwin-wins-international-cricketer-of-the-year-award