The 2004 ICC Awards were held at Alexandra Palace in London, England on 7 September 2004.[1][2] They were the inaugural episode and were aimed at recognizing the best individual and team performances of the previous year.[3][4]
Nominees were voted on by a 50-member academy of current and ex-players and officials from among players chosen by the ICC Selection Committee, chaired by ICC Cricket Hall of FamerRichie Benaud.[8][9]
Nominees: Andrew Flintoff (Eng), Adam Gilchrist (Aus), Jason Gillespie (Aus), Steve Harmison (Eng), Matthew Hayden (Aus), Brian Lara (WI), V.V.S. Laxman (Ind), Jacques Kallis (SA), Muttiah Muralitharan (SL), Ricky Ponting (Aus), Virender Sehwag (Ind)
Ricky Ponting was also selected as the captain of the ODI Team of the Year. In addition to a wicket-keeper, 9 other players were announced as follows:[14]