Man of the Series award is given to the player who performs the best across all teams participating in a cricket series or a tournament. It is the aim of every cricketer to win this award because it means that he played the biggest role in his team’s success during a series or competition.
To win this prize, a player needs to bring his ‘A’ game to the table consistently and step up for the team whenever needed. Very few players have been able to accomplish this feat in their careers.
In this listicle today, we will look at three such cricketers who have won the Man of the Series for more than 15 times in their careers across all formats.
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3. Shakib Al Hasan – 16 Man of the Series awards
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is the only all-rounder to feature in this list. The left-arm spin bowling all-rounder has helped the Bangladesh cricket team record many series wins. He has single-handedly changed the course of the match with his splendid batting and bowling. Many fans consider him the biggest match-winner for Bangladesh. His 16 awards prove the same.
2. Sachin Tendulkar – 20
Former Indian cricket team batter Sachin Tendulkar won this award in 20 different series. Tendulkar earned the nickname of ‘God of cricket’ because of his excellent batting performances for the Indian team. His bowling record is severely underrated as Tendulkar helped India win a few matches with his leg-spin as well. It is not a surprise to see him on this list.
1. Virat Kohli – 20 Man of the Series awards
Current Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli leveled Sachin Tendulkar’s world record by winning the award in the recently concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka. Kohli now has a golden chance of breaking Tendulkar’s record by winning his 21st award soon.
