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Jasprit Bumrah Named ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024
India’s premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, has been honored with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024. The 31-year-old speedster edged past strong contenders like Joe Root, Travis Head, and Harry Brook to claim the coveted award. Bumrah’s phenomenal performances across formats, especially in Test cricket and T20Is, solidified his position as one of the most dominant bowlers of the year.
Bumrah Joins Elite List of Indian Cricketers
Bumrah became only the fifth Indian cricketer to receive the Sir Garfield Sobers Award, joining an illustrious list featuring:
- Rahul Dravid (2004)
- Sachin Tendulkar (2010)
- Ravichandran Ashwin (2016)
- Virat Kohli (2017, 2018)
His record-breaking performances, especially in India’s T20 World Cup triumph, cemented his legacy as a generational fast bowler.
Bumrah’s Impact in 2024: A Year of Dominance
T20 World Cup Heroics
Bumrah played a crucial role in India’s T20 World Cup victory, claiming 15 wickets at an astounding average of 8.26, with an economy rate of just 4.17. His match-winning spells, particularly against Pakistan in the league stage and South Africa in the final, were instrumental in India lifting the title. His performances earned him the Player of the Tournament award.
Unstoppable in Test Cricket
Bumrah’s dominance wasn’t limited to T20Is. He was equally lethal in Test cricket, finishing the year with 71 wickets, the highest by any bowler in 2024. His tally was also the second-highest by an Indian pacer in a calendar year, behind only Kapil Dev.
- His record-breaking performances propelled him to No.1 in the ICC Test Rankings, where he crossed the 900-rating mark—the highest for an Indian fast bowler in history.
- He also surpassed 200 Test wickets, achieving an unmatched bowling average in the longest format.
Bumrah’s Impact in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
One of Bumrah’s most remarkable performances came during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Despite India losing the series 1-3, Bumrah emerged as the standout performer, claiming 32 wickets across five Tests. His fiery spells kept India competitive despite multiple team setbacks.
ICC Test and ODI Teams of the Year Announced
Bumrah’s exploits earned him a well-deserved spot in the ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year, alongside elite cricketers:
ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year 2024
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (Ind)
- Ben Duckett (Eng)
- Kane Williamson (NZ)
- Joe Root (Eng)
- Harry Brook (Eng)
- Kamindu Mendis (SL)
- Jamie Smith (Eng) (wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja (Ind)
- Pat Cummins (Aus) (c)
- Matt Henry (NZ)
- Jasprit Bumrah (Ind)
Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai won the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year, while Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis secured the Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year award for his record-breaking batting performances in Test cricket.
ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year 2024
- Saim Ayub (Pak)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afg)
- Pathum Nissanka (SL)
- Kusal Mendis (SL) (wk)
- Charith Asalanka (SL) (c)
- Sherfane Rutherford (WI)
- Azmatullah Omarzai (Afg)
- Wanindu Hasaranga (SL)
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pak)
- Haris Rauf (Pak)
- AM Ghazanfar (Afg)
Arshdeep Singh Named ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year
India’s rising fast bowler, Arshdeep Singh, was recognized as the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year. The left-arm pacer scalped 36 wickets in T20Is at a stunning average of 13.50, including 17 wickets during India’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign.
ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024
- Rohit Sharma (Ind) (c)
- Travis Head (Aus)
- Phil Salt (Eng)
- Babar Azam (Pak)
- Nicholas Pooran (WI) (wk)
- Sikandar Raza (Zim)
- Hardik Pandya (Ind)
- Rashid Khan (Afg)
- Wanindu Hasaranga (SL)
- Jasprit Bumrah (Ind)
- Arshdeep Singh (Ind)
Jasprit Bumrah’s historic 2024 saw him achieve new heights in international cricket, cementing his place among the game’s greats. With dominant performances across all formats, he became a key pillar of India’s cricketing success. Alongside him, Arshdeep Singh’s rise in T20Is and the recognition of other global stars at the ICC Awards made 2024 a memorable year for cricket.
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For more details on India’s triumphant T20 World Cup 2024 victory, including key performances and match highlights, check out our in-depth coverage here. Additionally, for a complete list of winners and official announcements from the ICC Awards 2024, visit the ICC’s official website.
