Amir, Zaman claim ODI performance of the year awards

Pakistan pace spearhead Muhammad Amir and opening batsman Fakhar Zaman have grabbed ESPNcricinfo ODI bowling performance of the year and batting performance of the year award, respectively.

The duo was awarded the prestigious titles for their performances at the finals of ICC Champions Trophy, which was won by Pakistan after beating arch rivals India.

“Zaman's 114 not out in just his fourth ODI and Mohammad Amir's inspired spell of 3 for 16, both in the Champions Trophy final against India, were picked over Rohit Sharma's third career double-hundred and Rashid Khan's seven-for against West Indies,” stated ESPNcricinfo.

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ODI batting performance of the year: Fakhar Zaman's 114 v India, Champions Trophy final, The Oval https://t.co/U567aIbGz0

ODI bowling performance of the year: Mohammad Amir's 3 for 16 v India, Champions Trophy final, The Oval https://t.co/V6lL07HenA pic.twitter.com/gCDV3LJowg

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Amir is only the third Pakistani bowler to receive the award. Earlier, Shahid Afridi in 2009 and 2013 while Umar Gul in 2010 had won it previously. No nation has won more awards.

Meanwhile, Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed was also in contention for the Captain of the Year award but the England Women captain, Heather Knight, who led her side to the World Cup title won the award.