The team of the year recognises 11 outstanding individuals who have impressed one and all – be it with the bat, the ball, or their all-round exploits in a calendar year.

Not only that the 28-year-old was also named as captain of the side.

In the nine matches, the world number one ODI batter scored eight scores of more than fifty, three of which he converted into hundreds. He finished the year with 679 runs at a stunning average of 84.87.

Moreover, it was also a memorable year for Babar as captain, where he won three ODI series out of three.

Pakistan were unstoppable in the format, losing just one match (against Australia) out of nine. His leadership skills means that he leads the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2022.