Jasprit Bumrah has been honored with the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2025. This prestigious accolade recognizes his exceptional contributions to Indian cricket during the 2023-24 season.
Key Highlights of Jasprit Bumrah’s Performance:
- T20 World Cup Triumph: Bumrah played a pivotal role in India’s victory in the T20 World Cup, delivering match-winning spells and earning the Player of the Tournament award.
- Test Cricket Excellence: In the Test format, he emerged as India’s highest wicket-taker in 2024, claiming 71 wickets across 13 matches. This remarkable feat places him among the top wicket-takers for India in a single calendar year.
- Previous Accolades: This marks Bumrah’s third receipt of the Polly Umrigar Award, having previously won it in the 2018-19 and 2021-22 seasons.
Bumrah’s consistent performance and leadership have solidified his reputation as one of the premier fast bowlers in international cricket.