5 Players With The Most Man Of The Series Awards In International Cricket
Published - 12 Aug 2021, 08:38 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:51 AM
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International cricket demands a lot of commitment and consistency which only a few players have been able to survive for longer periods and their performances have been standout. Man of the match could be a confidence booster and the reward for the players to keep continuing their performances in international cricket.
Man of the series is one of the hard-earned awards as the players have to put up some consistent performances throughout a series. They will have stiff competition among both teams and here are 5 players with the most man of the series awards in International cricket.
5 Players With The Most Man Of The Series Awards In International Cricket:
Sanath Jayasuriya:
The former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya is one of the greatest cricketers to have played from his nation and he was aggressive in his approach. In 22 years of international cricket from 1989 to 2011, Jayasuriya played in 586 international matches and 176 series.
The left-hander bagged the man of the series award 13 times in international cricket which is the fifth most in history. Jayasuriya won the man of the series in 2 Test series and 11 One day series overall.
Jacques Kallis:
The former South African cricketer Jacques Kallis is one of the greatest all-rounders of all time and he had a phenomenal international career. In 19 years of international cricket from 1995 to 2014, Kallis was part of 519 international games and 148 series.
The right-hander has won the man of the series award 15 times in international cricket which is the fourth most in history. Kallis won the man of the series overall in 9 Test series and 6 One day series.
Shakib Al Hasan:
Shakib has won the man of the series award on 16 occasions in international cricket which is the third most in history. Shakib has won the man of the series in 3 Test series, 7 ODI series, and 4 T20 series.
Virat Kohli:
Virat Kohli is one of the greatest match-winners of all time and he certainly has mastered the art of chasing down scores. He has played in 437 international matches so far making his debut in 2008 and has taken part in 132 series with many to go.
Kohli has already won the man of the series award on 19 occasions in international cricket and it is the second-most in history. The right-hander has won man of the series in 3 Tests series, 9 ODI series, and 7 T20 series.
Sachin Tendulkar:
Sachin Tendulkar is regarded as one of the all-time greatest players and he had a big impact on international cricket. Having made his debut very early at the age of 16 years in international cricket, Sachin represented India in 664 international games and 183 series.
He has won the man of the series awards on 20 occasions which is the most in international cricket history. Sachin went on to win the man of the series in 5 test series, and 15 One day international series.
