CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The award ceremony itself is a major publicity event and traditionally takes place at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, towards the end of January or the start of February each year.

Detailed explanation-2: -Steve Smith has won the 2023 Allan Border Medal, becoming just the third Australian cricketer to win the coveted prize on four occasions. The New South Welshman enjoyed a prolific 12 months in the Test arena, plundering 863 runs at 71.92 including three centuries.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Short. By India Today Web Desk: Veteran opener David Warner was named Men’s ODI Player of the Year, returning opener Usman Khawaja won the Men’s Test Player of the Year while all-rounder Marcus Stoinis bagged the Men’s T20I Player of the Year in the latest Australian Cricket Awards 2023 on January 30.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Allan Border Medal and Belinda Clark Award are presented to the most outstanding Australian male and female cricketer of the season. The Australian Cricket Awards, formerly known as the Allan Border Medal awards, began in 2000, honouring Australia’s best cricketers.