Jasprit Bumrah – ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2024
Jasprit Bumrah has been honored as the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024. Returning from a back injury in late 2023, Bumrah showcased exceptional form throughout 2024, leading the Test wicket charts with 71 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 14.92. His standout performance came during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia
Key Achievements in 2024
- Total Wickets: 71 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 14.92.
- Standout Series:
- Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia):
- Claimed 32 wickets in 5 matches.
- Best series bowling average: 13.06.
- Earned the Player of the Series award.
- Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia):
- Memorable Performances:
- Dominant spells in India’s historic Test series win against Australia.
- Match-winning contributions against England and South Africa in crucial ICC World Test Championship fixtures.
Highlights of His Comeback:
- Return from Injury: Made a successful comeback after a serious back injury that sidelined him for most of 2023.
- Captaincy Moment: Briefly captained India during a series, showcasing leadership alongside match-winning performances.
Impact:
- Led the ICC Test wicket charts in 2024.
- Delivered consistently under pressure, becoming India’s go-to bowler in all conditions.
Recognition:
- First Indian to win this award since Virat Kohli in 2018.
- Acknowledged as the backbone of India’s bowling attack in Tests.
Bumrah’s efforts solidified India’s position in the ICC World Test Championship standings, proving his elite stature in the game.