From: pallavi mishra <pallavi.r.mishra@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 8:39 PM
Subject: Press Release: CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) felicitates outstanding performances in the International Arena
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CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) felicitates outstanding performances in the International Arena
Syed Kirmani conferred with CEAT International Lifetime Achievement Award
Ø CEAT International Cricketer of the Year – Virat Kohli (India)
Ø CEAT International ODI Player of the Year – Shikhar Dhawan (India)
Ø CEAT International T20 Player of the Year – Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
Ø CEAT International Test Player of the Year – Mitchell Johnson (Australia)
Ø CEAT International Domestic Cricketer of the Year – Robin Uthappa (India)
Ø CEAT International Popular Choice Award – Glenn Maxwell (Australia)
Ø CEAT International Special Award for "Indian Player of the year" – Ravichandran Ashwin (India)
Ø CEAT International Young Player of the Year – Vijay Zol (India)
Mumbai, JUNE 2nd,2014: Tyre major CEAT Limited celebrated the success and glory of International cricket with 'CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) International awards 2014 ' at a glittering ceremony here today. The awards honored the best of the International cricketers based on their performances as rated by the CEAT Cricket ratings (CCR) for the year 2013 – 2014.
CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) is the first cricket rating to officially recognize and reward cricketers for their performances in the international cricket arena. This year CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) awards touched a new high with awards in 8 different categories.
Mr. Harsh Goenka, Chairman, RPG Group said, 'The CCR International Award function is a reiteration of the close association CEAT has with cricket and our endeavor to recognize the individual brilliances on the international cricket scene." He added "In India, where cricket is not just a sport, CCR awards plays a pivotal role in paying tribute to not just the cricketing brilliance but also the millions of cricketing fans as well".
Australia & India dazzled at the event by sweeping away most of the CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) awards among them. The awards honor the best of the International cricketers based on their performances in international cricketing in all formats, i.e T20, test and ODI, as rated by the CEAT Cricket ratings (CCR) for the year 2013 – 2014.
India's Virat Kohli was announced as the CEAT overall International cricketer of the year while Shikhar Dhawan was conferred with the CEAT ODI Player of the year. Rewarding the younger talent, India's Vijay Zol was the CEAT young player of the Year. Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan was conferred with CEAT International T20 player of the year and Australia's Mitchell Johnson was announced as CEAT International Test Player of the year
In addition to the above, CEAT Indian player of the year Award was conferred to R Ashwin. Australia's Glenn Maxwell received the award for being the most popular cricketer in recent times.
This Year, CCR, also introduced the Domestic Cricketer of the Year award to recognize & felicitate the cricketing talent in the Indian domestic circuit. The winner of this award, is none other than, Mr Robin Uthappa
It was also a day to honor the stalwarts of the yesteryears who have carved a name for themselves as legends of Cricket. Cricketing legend Syed Kirmani was awarded the 'CCR International Lifetime Achievement Award' One of India's greatest wicketkeepers, he has represented the country in 88 tests and 49 one-day internationals and finished with a total of 234 dismissals.
CEAT Cricket Ratings has been a pioneer in identifying and honoring the potential cricketing talent of the country. CEAT has also initiated the Under-19 cricketing awards taking another step to emphasize its commitment to cricket.
Speaking on the occasion cricket legend and the chief adjudicator of the CEAT Cricket Rating Mr.Sunil Gavaskar said, "CEAT International Cricket Rating Awards is one of the most important events in Cricketing calendar as it recognizes the achievements of the players from grassroots to the international arena and has now reached its 19th year" He also added, "It is good to see an Indian winning the main award again and that he has won it the second time at such a young age should inspire other youngsters also to win the coveted award. It is also wonderful to see Syed Kirmani being recognised for his tremendous service to Indian cricket. He is without doubt one of India's all-time greats."
ABOUT THE CEAT CRICKET RATINGS AWARDS:
The CEAT Cricket Rating was the first rating system in international cricket to recognize and reward outstanding performers in cricket on an annual basis. Conceived in 1995 by CEAT, the CEAT Cricket Rating attempted to answer every cricket-lover's persistent and perennial query – "Who is the best of the best?"
The CEAT Cricket Rating stands out by virtue of its simplicity. It comprises an objective points system that awards points to cricketers for their batting, bowling and on-field performances.
The cricketer that accumulates the highest number of points in their respective categories at the end of the period are declared the CEAT Cricket Rating International Cricketer..
The past winners of the CEAT Cricket Rating have been:
Year | Cricketer of the Year | Team of the Year |
| 1995-96 | Brian Lara | N/A |
| 1996-97 | Venkatesh Prasad | Pakistan |
| 1997-98 | Sanath Jayasuriya | Australia |
| 1998-99 | Jacques Kallis | South Africa |
| 1999-00 | Sourav Ganguly | Australia |
| 2000-01 | Muttiah Muralitharan | South Africa |
| 2001-02 | Muttiah Muralitharan | Australia |
| 2002-03 | Ricky Ponting | Australia |
| 2003-04 | Brian Lara | Australia |
| 2004-05 | Jacques Kallis | Australia |
| 2005-06 | Ricky Ponting | Australia |
| 2006-07 | Muthiah Muralitharan | Sri Lanka |
| 2007-08 | Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka |
| 2008-09 | Gautam Gambhir | India |
| 2009-10 | Shane Watson | Australia |
| 2010-11 | Jonathon Trott | England |
| 2011-12 | Virat Kohli | India |
The adjudicators: The CEAT CRICKET RATINGS are overseen by cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar, who is the adjudicator for the ratings.
About CEAT Ltd:
CEAT, the flagship company of RPG Enterprises, was established in 1958. Today, CEAT is one of India's leading tyre manufacturers and has strong presence in global markets, and has a capacity of over 700 tonnes per day. CEAT offers the widest range of tyres to all segments and manufactures world-class radials for: Heavy-duty Trucks and Buses, Light Commercial Vehicles, Earthmovers, Forklifts, Tractors, Trailers, Cars, Motorcycles and Scooters as well as Auto-rickshaws. CEAT enjoys a major market share in the light truck & truck tyre market and its tubes and flaps are renowned for their superior quality and durability.
About RPG Enterprises
RPG Enterprises, established in 1979, is one of India's fastest growing business groups with a turnover of Rs 17,000 crore. The group has diverse business interests in the areas of Tyre, Infrastructure, IT and Specialty.
Media contacts:
RPG Group:
Chikita Kukreja – 9820191347, chikita@rpg.in
Ketchum Sampark:
Krishnamoorthy R– 9967067542, krishnamoorthy.r@ketchumsampark.com
Pallavi Mishra – 9967831442, Pallavi.mishra@ketchumsampark.com