England's Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff arrives with his wife, Rachel, at the glittering ICC awards dinner in Sydney

Kevin Pietersen and Caprice set flashbulbs popping as they make their entrance to the bash at a top hotel in the city

Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting are all smiles after Australia's Super Series ODI win helps exorcise some Ashes demons

A wide array of international stars are in attendance, hoping to pick up one of the ICC's sought-after gongs

Jacques Kallis arrives with his partner, hoping a dismal run in the Super Series won't dent his award chances

Brett Lee and partner look relaxed as guests ponder who will be among the winners selected by the 50-strong ICC panel

While Adam Gilchrist looks ready to enjoy his dinner after returning to his prolific best during recent ODIs in Melbourne

With the ceremony underway, Australia's Simon Taufel retains his umpire of the year award for his first-rate officiating

And Pietersen marks a memorable evening as he scoops both the one-day and emerging player of the year awards

While Sri Lanka's Marvan Atapattu is honoured with captaincy of the ICC's notional one-day team of the year selection

Jacques Kallis collects the Test player of the year award but has to share the overall prize with Flintoff