He also won the award three years ago and emulates all-rounder Jacques Kallis (2004, 2011) and retired fast bowler Makhaya Ntini (2005, 2006).[break]
The right-hander was also named Test Cricketer of the Year and Fans´ Cricketer of the Year and was honoured for his treble ton against England.
"It is not easy to keep finding special words to speak about Hashim," admitted Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat.
"He has set (post-apartheid) South African record Test scores against England and Australia and is the first player to score a Test treble century for our country."
Batsman-cum-wicketkeeper AB de Villiers was named Players´ Player of the Year and one-day international Cricketer of the Year.
Fast bowler Dale Steyn took the Twenty20 International Cricketer of the Year prize and fast-medium bowler Kyle Abbott was voted Newcomer of the Year.
The judges were South African cricket legend Graeme Pollock, a former franchise player and a broadcaster.
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