Oman are ICC Asia Regional Winner for men’s performance of year 2023
Double delight for Oman Cricket as it is awarded for 100% Cricket Female Cricket Initiative of the Year
Oman Cricket (OC) has emerged as a powerhouse among ICC Associate Members, as underlined by its impressive victory in two categories at the 2023 International Cricket Council (ICC) Regional Development Awards.
The unveiling of regional winners on Wednesday highlighted the remarkable progress made by various cricketing nations, showcasing Oman’s exceptional achievements on and off the field.
ICC unveiled full list of regional winners across six award categories, who will now be put forward as nominees for global recognition
Oman were among 21 nations who celebrated another groundbreaking year on and off the field for ICC Associate Members
The regional winners in the 2023 edition of the ICC Development Awards, highlighted the remarkable success stories to have taken place in emerging cricket nations during the 2023 calendar year.
In the 2023 edition of the ICC Development Awards, Oman claimed the title of Asia winner in the ICC Associate Member Men’s Performance of the Year. Additionally, Oman clinched the 100% Cricket Female Cricket Initiative of the Year award, marking a momentous double victory.
Under the leadership of chairman Pankaj Khimji, Oman Cricket has reached numerous milestones, notably with the national men’s team securing qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the third time, scheduled for June this year.
The men’s team also showcased commendable performance during the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers, progressing to the Super Six stage in Zimbabwe.
The ICC Development Awards were established in 2002 to celebrate the world-leading initiatives and innovative programmes delivered by ICC Members to grow the game around the globe.
21 nations have been honoured as regional winners spanning six award categories: the ICC Development Initiative of the Year, the 100% Cricket Women’s Cricket Initiative of the Year, the ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year and the Cricket 4 Good Social Impact Initiative of the Year, plus two awards recognising the outstanding on-field performances in men’s and women’s international cricket in 2023.
Regional winners will now be put forward for voting to determine the global awardees in each category, selected by a specialist panel of game development experts, former international cricketers and media personnel.
Speaking on the announcement of regional winners, ICC General
Manager – Development, William Glenwright said: “We are delighted to announce the regional winners in the ICC Development Awards for 2023. I want to thank all of our members for the work that they committed to growing the game like it has never grown before and congratulate all of the successful member federations on their remarkable achievements in 2023.
“The ICC Development Awards is a long-running initiative that recognises and rewards the outstanding efforts to grow and strengthen the game in our 94 ICC Associate Member nations. 2023 was an extraordinary year for emerging nations and their relentless passion for the sport is evident in the nominations we have received.
“Through a variety of participation programmes, digital innovations and inclusive social impact programmes we have once again seen how cricket continues to enrich communities around the world. With the addition of some historic on-field successes, there is plenty to celebrate and we look forward to crowning the six global winners later in the year.”
The ICC Development Initiative of the Year award recognises the outstanding development initiative delivered during the year.
The 100% Cricket Female Cricket Initiative of the Year acknowledges the outstanding female cricket focused initiatives and among the programmes highlighted as regional winners are Oman Cricket’s ‘Cricket4Her’ programme – an effort to redefine the landscape of women’s cricket in the country through tournaments and skill development.