Deccan Chargers' batsman Rohit Sharma has been named as the best Under-23 player of the second Indian Premier League.

The adjudicators of the award are Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and MAK Pataudi. Rohit was unanimously selected for the award and will receive a cash prize of Rupees 10 Lakhs.

The charger has scored 333 runs with an average of 22.75 and strike rate of 119, apart from this Rohit has also shined with the ball taking 11 wickets with an average of 11.45 which also includes a hat-trick.

"It is a great honor to be named the Under-23 Player of the League. I've been pleased with my form in South Africa, it has been a fantastic competition and I have really enjoyed it and to be recognized for my achievements by three of the living legends of Indian cricket is a great thrill for me,” said an elated Rohit said.

Impressed with Rohit's performance, IPL Chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi said, "Rohit's performances have helped light up the IPL. He is without doubt one of the best young cricketers in the world, and has a very exciting future with both Deccan Chargers and India. I congratulate him on becoming the Under-23 Success of the League."

Another contender was close to achieve this award was Suresh Riana 434 runs at an average of 31, he has also picked 7 wickets at an average of 23.71 and a very good economy rate of 5.92.