CEAT Cricket Rating felicitates R Ashwin as International Cricketer of the Year

• CEAT Young player of the year goes to Shubman Gill

Leading tyre manufacturer CEAT Limited celebrated the success and glory of International cricket with ‘CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) International awards 2017’ at a ceremony here today. The awards honored the best of International cricketers based on their performances as rated by the CEAT Cricket ratings (CCR) for the year 2016 – 2017.

CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) is the first cricket rating to officially recognise and reward cricketers for their performances in the international cricket arena.

Mr. Harsh Goenka, Chairman, RPG Enterprises, said, “Last year saw a lot of explosive action across all formats of cricket. The year saw some outstanding performances, but some individuals broke away from the pack owing to their blistering and consistent performances throughout the year. Their performances from time to time brought joy to our faces and we are delighted to felicitate one of them at this year’s CEAT Cricket Rating Awards. We would like to congratulate R Ashwin and young Shubman Gill for entertaining us throughout the year and would like to wish them the best for the upcoming season."

In the past, the awards have honored the best of the International cricketers based on their performances in international cricket in all formats, i.e. Test, ODI and T20, as rated by the CEAT Cricket ratings (CCR) council.

India’s Right Arm Off break R Ashwin was announced as the CEAT International Cricketer of the Year for finishing a scintillating year with 99 wickets, which included 9 five wicket hauls. Rewarding and encouraging young talent, India’s Shubman Gill who played a great role in Indian U-19 win against England, amassing a whopping 603 runs in 9 games at an impressive average on 67, was awarded as CEAT Young Player of the Year.

“Last year I was honored with the International Bowler of the Year award. And it’s only become bigger and better with this award – The CEAT International Cricketer of the Year. It’s an absolute honor to receive this award and given the players who have won this award before me, it’s a huge motivator as well to keep the consistency going. I would like to thank CEAT for their token of appreciation. I am thrilled and feel privileged to be part of an exclusive club,” said R Ashwin on receiving the honors.

Speaking on the occasion cricket legend and the chief adjudicator of the CEAT Cricket Rating, Mr. Sunil Gavaskar said, “The CEAT International Cricket Awards are one of the most coveted awards in the cricketing world simply because they are given purely on performance and not on any subjective likes or dislikes.”

This year CEAT announced its association with India’s swashbuckling batsman Ajinkya Rahane, thus strengthening the CEAT roster along with Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma & former India Under-19 captain Ishan Kishan.

ABOUT THE CEAT CRICKET RATINGS AWARDS:

The CEAT Cricket Rating was the first rating system in international cricket to recognize and reward outstanding performers in cricket on an annual basis. Conceived in 1995 by CEAT, the CEAT Cricket Rating attempted to answer every cricket-lover’s persistent and perennial query – “Who is the best of the best?”

The CEAT Cricket Rating stands out by virtue of its simplicity. It comprises an objective points system that awards points to cricketers for their batting, bowling and on-field performances.

The cricketer that accumulates the highest number of points in their respective categories at the end of the period are declared the CEAT Cricket Rating International Cricketer.

The past winners of the CEAT Cricket Rating have been:

Year	Cricketer of the Year
1995-96	Brian Lara
1996-97	Venkatesh Prasad
1997-98	Sanath Jayasuriya
1998-99	Jacques Kallis
1999-00	Sourav Ganguly
2000-01	Muttiah Muralitharan
2001-02	Muttiah Muralitharan
2002-03	Ricky Ponting
2003-04	Brian Lara
2004-05	Jacques Kallis
2005-06	Ricky Ponting
2006-07	Muthiah Muralitharan
2007-08	Mahela Jayawardene
2008-09	Gautam Gambhir
2009-10	Shane Watson
2010-11	Jonathon Trott
2011-12	Virat Kohli
2013-14	Virat Kohli
2014-15	Kumar Sangakkara
2015-16	Joe Root

The adjudicators: The CEAT CRICKET RATINGS are overseen by cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar, who is the adjudicator for the ratings.

CEAT Ltd (www.ceat.com):

CEAT, the flagship company of RPG Enterprises, was established in 1958. Today, CEAT is one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers and has strong presence in global markets. CEAT produces over 15 million tyres a year and offers the widest range of tyres to all segments and manufactures world-class radials for: heavy-duty trucks and buses, light commercial vehicles, earthmovers, forklifts, tractors, trailers, cars, motorcycles and scooters as well as auto-rickshaws.

RPG Enterprises (www.rpggroup.com):

Mumbai head-quartered RPG Enterprises is one of India's largest industrial conglomerates. With over 15 companies in its fold, the group has a strong presence across core business sectors such as Infrastructure, Tyre, IT and Specialty. Established in 1979, RPG Enterprises is one of India’s fastest growing business groups with a turnover in excess of Rs 21,000 crore.

Sonam Kapoor goes for gold on Day 6 of red carpet at Cannes Film Festival 2017

L’Oréal Paris ambassador Sonam Kapoor looked like a golden goddess on the red carpet on Day 6 of Cannes Film Festival. The diva looked alluring in an all-gold Elie Saab couture creation with matching accessories from Chopard. The beautiful actress let her smoky eyes do all the talking with the help of L'Oreal Paris La Palette eyeshadow in Gold, Superliner Black Lacquer and generous coats of Volume Million Lashes Mascara. She kept the rest of her look minimalistic and gave it a subtle golden touch using True Match Lumi Illuminating Powder in Gold. Finishing her look with subdued tones of pink on her lips with Tint Caresse Lip Cushion in Sakura Blossom, Sonam owned the red carpet with her elegant style.

L’Oréal Paris ambassadors lead the beauty parade on Day 5 of Cannes Film Festival

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India’s favourite fashion diva and style icon, Sonam Kapoor was the epitome of grace and elegance in an exquisite pink ensemble custom made by Elie Saab. Teaming it with custom made rose gold jewellery from Kalyan Jewelers and hair tied in a wispy do, Sonam carried the look with a lot of panache. She channelled a dewy look using True Match Lumi Liquid Highlighter in Rose and accentuated her lovely eyes with La Palette Nude eyeshadow in Gold and True Match Lumi Power in Rose, finishing it with Superliner Black Lacquer and dollops of Superstar Mascara. Flaunting a never seen before pretty pink pout by blending Tint Caresse Lip Cushion in Rose Blossom with Peach Blossom, Sonam stole the spotlight with her effervescent style.

Araya Hargate hit the red carpet in an Alexis Mabille Fall 2014 Couture gown, with her maternity style not holding her back one bit. She paired it with diamond and emerald Chopard jewels giving the look a regal touch. With the pink lips, smokey eyes and a sleek bun, her overall look was elegance at its finest topped off her appearance and added the required elegance to her overall look.

Andie Macdowell worked a striking angle for the premiere of ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’ in a Roberto Cavalli Couture design with a bow-topped bodice in a violet hue and a thigh-high slit. The Giuseppe Zanotti pumps, gemstone Chopard earrings coupled with the smokey eyes and sensuous pink lips added the required drama to her look.

Love Actually star Heike Makatsch arrived on the red carpet in a white and skewed number by Kaviar Gauche. She added a splash of summer glamour to the evening with a dewy look, pink lips and the perfectly winged eyeliner.

On Day 4 at Cannes Film Festival, L’Oréal Paris ambassadors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Araya Hargate and Liya Kebede made spectacular appearances yet again and brought Cannes to a standstill in their exquisite designer creations.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sizzled in a fiery red Ralph & Russo ensemble. Her eyes were accentuated beautifully with L’Oréal Paris La Palette Nude in Rose, Superliner Black Lacquer and generous amounts of Superstar Mascara. She nailed the perfect red pout with the Color Riche Moist Mat in Black Cherry and kept the rest of the look dewy with True Match Lumi Highlighter Liquid in Rose. With hair left open in loose waves her overall look was breath-taking.

Araya Hargate looked stellar in a fuchsia Zuhair Murad Spring 2017 Couture bustier princess gown with a big bold bow. To complement her look, she went with a neat bun and statement gemstone drop earrings. She kept her make-up elegant and sublime with pink lips and smokey eyes, which were highlighted with oodles of mascara.

Liya Kebede was a vision wearing a Paco Rabanne Fall 2017 gold chain mail crop top and a matching asymmetrical skirt. With center parted tresses and nude lips, she allowed the dress to be the focal point by pairing it with black Stella Luna sandals.

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