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India’s Jasprit Bumrah Named ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2024

 

Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliance with the ball in 2024 has earned him the prestigious ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award. The Indian fast bowler dazzled cricket fans with 71 wickets in 13 matches, delivering game-changing performances across multiple series. His exploits not only strengthened India’s dominance in Test cricket but also showcased his leadership and consistency.

 

A Stellar Year with the Ball

 

Bumrah started 2024 well with five wickets in the second innings against South Africa ahead of looming internationals against Australia and England. His form in the home series against England continued in the four Tests where he took 19 wickets. The Player of the Match award from Visakhapatnam was due to an outstanding performance where his nine wickets (6+3) helped win the match for India.

Bumrah further secured his place as the world's No.1 Test bowler with his 11 wickets in the two-match series against Bangladesh. While the wickets were fewer against New Zealand, his impact remained as he chipped in.
BCCI’s tweet : https://x.com/BCCI/status/1883819757222379994 

 

Captaincy and Triumph in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

 

During the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Bumrah stepped into the leadership role. In the absence of Rohit Sharma, Bumrah inspired India to a thumping 295-run victory with eight wickets (5+3). He turned in outstanding shows across the series, picking up nine wickets in Brisbane and Melbourne apiece. Growth in the Test match world has further cemented Bumrah’s as the shining Indian Cricket Team leader.

 

Jasprit Bumrah’s Record-Breaking Performances in 2024 Test Matches

 

Runs Scored Wickets(1st Innings) Wickets (2nd Innings) Opposition Venue Date
0 / DNB    2 6 South Africa Cape Town January 3-4
0 / 6* 2 4 England Hyderabad January 25-28
6 / 0 6 3 England Visakhapatnam February 2-5
26 / DNB 1 1 England     Rajkot February 15-18
20 0 2 England     Dharamsala March 7-9
7 / DNB 4 1 Bangladesh Chennai     September 19-22
1* / DNB 3 3 Bangladesh Kanpur September 27-October 1

 

Summary of Highlights:

1. Most Wickets in a Match: 9 wickets (6+3) vs England in Visakhapatnam, February 2024.
2. Best Bowling Performance in an Inning: 6 wickets vs South Africa, Cape Town.
3. Key Leadership Match: Led India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener against Australia and took 8 wickets (5+3) in Perth.
4. Total Wickets in 2024: Consistency and brilliance in the form of 71 wickets in 13 matches.

 

Jasprit Bumrah Joins an Elite Group of Indian Cricketers

 

1. Elite Recognition:

 

Bumrah becomes the sixth Indian cricketer to win the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award.

 

2. Indian Legends with the Honor:

 

a. Rahul Dravid (2004)
b. Gautam Gambhir (2009)
c. Virender Sehwag (2010)
d. Ravichandran Ashwin (2016)
e. Virat Kohli (2018)

 

3. Competition in 2024:

 

a. Joe Root (England): Scored 1556 runs and took 11 wickets in 17 matches.
b. Harry Brook (England): Scored 1100 runs in 12 matches.
c.  Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka): Scored 1049 runs in 9 matches.

 

4. Bumrah’s Achievement:


 Surpassed all contenders with 71 wickets in 13 Tests and consistent performances throughout the year.

 

Recognized for Excellence and Consistency

 

Jasprit Bumrah's honours from the ICC are a testimony of his exceptional talent, consistency and ability to deliver in high-pressure moments bringing pivotal winnings. No one performed in a better manner in 2024 than Bumrah with 71 wickets, impactful leadership and instrumental contributions in every series. His achievements reaffirm his place as one of the finest Test cricketers of this era.