West Indian Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been named the International Cricket Council Cricketer of the Year at the annual awards ceremony in Dubai.

Indian Players Dhoni and Yuvaraj Singh got best ODI player and best 20-20 match Player award.

Sri Lankan Player Ajantha Mendish has got best new player awrard.

South Africa cricker Steyn awarded best Test cricker.

ICC Award 2008 Summary:

Best Player of the  year : Shivnarine Chanderpaul (WI)

Best ODI Player            : Dhoni (Ind)

Best Test Player           : Steyn (SA)

Best 20-20 Player        : Yuvaraj Singh (Ind)

Best New Player           : Ajantha Mendish(SL)