Who became the first player in history to win the ‘Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy’ for ‘Player of the Year’? 

Who became the first player in history to win the ‘Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy’ for ‘Player of the Year’?  Correct Answer Rahul Dravid

The correct answer is Rahul Dravid.

Key Points

  • The first winner of this trophy was Rahul Dravid in 2004. He was a former India Cricketer who played 164 tests, and 344 One-day international matches for India.
  • Rahul Dravid was famous among his fans with his nickname Mr. Dependable, The wall, and Sankatmochan of India.
  • Some of his important achievements include - 
  1. Arjuna award in 1998.
  2. Padma Shri in 2004.
  3. Padma Bhushan 2013.

Important Points 

  • The " Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy " award is presented by International Cricket Council.
  • The trophy is named after the former West Indies Cricket Captain Sir Garfield Sobers.
  • It is the most prestigious of the annual ICC awards.

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