For the first time the fans’ voice will be heard in selecting the winners across categories including the Sir Garfield Sobers and Rachael Heyhoe Flint Awards, which celebrate the best overall player from the men's and women's game over the past decade.

The voting panel took into account players' performance between 1 January 2011 and 7 October 2020.

The criteria for nomination for the ICC Player of the Decade award are designed to recognize sustained excellence and significant impact in international cricket over a ten-year period.

Alternatively, the nominee can qualify by being named the ICC Player of the Tournament in any of these competitions at least once.

These criteria highlight both team success and individual brilliance, ensuring that the nominees have not only contributed to their teams' achievements on the world stage but have also exhibited outstanding personal performances in major international tournaments.