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Detailed explanation-1: -Fittingly, Williamson, the captain, was at the forefront of their success, following up his first-innings 49, which lasted nearly five hours, with a more fluent 52 to seal what is arguably New Zealand’s most memorable victory in their cricket history.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Kane Williamson. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was adjudged ‘Captain of the Year’ at the 15th Annual ESPNcricinfo awards 2022. Williamson won it for leading his side to the World Test Championship win and a runners-up place at the T20 World Cup.

Detailed explanation-3: -ESPNcricinfo awards | Rishabh Pant wins ‘Test Batting Award’, Kane Williamson is ‘Captain of Year’

Detailed explanation-4: -: The Haryana Roadways bus driver and conductor who helped rescue Rishabh Pant after the India cricketer met with a near-fatal accident will be awarded under the Good Samaritan award of the central government, Uttarakhand Police said.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the 15th Edition of ESPNcricinfo Awards, India’s wicketkeeper-batsman, Rishabh Pant wins the ‘Test Batting’ award by scoring 89 not out, helped India to win the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2021 by (2-1) and shattered Australia’s unbeaten record at Gabba after 32 years.