11 most valuable ODI cricketers of 2017

Wicket-keeper Batsman

#5 M S Dhoni (India)

Dhoni is the fastest gloveman this game has ever produced

India's most successful ODI captain has dismissed all doubts about his availability for the 2019 world cup through a sensational second half of 2017. Though he struggled for batting fluency early this year, the former Indian captain has gained his supremo form off late.

Dhoni has batted in 17 innings and scored 648 runs at an effective average of 72. He has one hundred and five 50s against his name. Despite having a sag in his six-hitting form, the Ranchi Superstar has hit 16 sixers. His keeping form is scintillating as he grabbed 19 catches and carried out 11 stumpings. His stumping record is far superior to other international wicket-keepers.

Honorable Mention

Niroshan Dickwella (Sri Lanka) - The 23-year-old Sri Lankan wicket-keeper has been one of the few positives of SL Cricket. He has accumulated 708 runs with an average of 39.33 and a strike-rate of 94.65. He has added two 100s and four 50s to his ODI record, and taken 11 catches and managed 2 stumpings over 18 innings.