Muralitharan wins Cricketer of the Year Award

Kumble and Ponting received US 5,000 each for the newly introduced section to celebrate the Diamond Jublilee of the Test contest between the two countries which began in 1947-48.

The Australian team that won the World Cup for the third successive time in the West Indies in April clinched the Team of the Year award, carrying a cash prize of USD 10,000. It8217;s the eighth time, and sixth year running, they are winning this honour.

The much-feted and rewarded World T 20-winning Indian squad led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni were given Rs 15 lakh each by the promoters of the award, RPG Group, at the Police Gymkhana in south Mumbai.

The Ceat Under-19 and T20 ratings were also introduced with a vision to catch and promote young talent, from across the country, especially the talent from small towns, it was stated during the function.

8220;The current year has witnessed two cricket World Cups. While the exuberance of the youth from small towns has led India to the T20 world championship crown, the Australian team have reigned supreme in the 50 over format,8221; Harsh Goenka, RPG Group Chairman, said.