Cricket has taken India’s stars to every corner of the world, and some players have managed to shine no matter where they play.
One of the best ways to measure that impact is by looking at Player of the Match awards across different nations.
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Many Indian cricketers have left their mark in conditions that are often far from home. Let’s take a look at who has managed to win POTM awards in the most countries.
Who is leading the chart with most countries?
Right now, it is Rohit Sharma at the top of the list. He has picked up Player of the Match awards in eight countries- South Africa, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand, UAE and West Indies.
Which other Indian stars follow Rohit Sharma?
Suryakumar Yadav comes next with awards spread across seven nations- India, West Indies, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka. His 360-degree style of batting has brought him 16 POTM award.
Virat Kohli isn’t far behind either. He has claimed awards in six countries- Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Australia, India, UAE and West Indies.
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Which Indian players have won the most Player of the Match awards across different countries in T20Is?
| Player | Number of Countries | Named Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 8 | South Africa, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, West Indies |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 7 | India, West Indies, United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka |
| Virat Kohli | 6 | Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Australia, India, United Arab Emirates, West Indies |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | India, Ireland, England, United Arab Emirates |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | Australia, England, United Arab Emirates, West Indies |
| Axar Patel | 4 | Zimbabwe, India, United States of America, West Indies |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | India, New Zealand, Ireland, United States of America |
| Dinesh Karthik | 4 | South Africa, Sri Lanka, India, West Indies |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | South Africa, India, Sri Lanka, England |