Jasprit Bumrah is the fifth cricket player from India to get the esteemed honor.
In 2024, Jasprit Bumrah was the most impressive bowler in the globe. He performed admirably at home and away, keeping India competitive in the ICC Globe Test Championship rankings.
After a protracted hiatus due to a back injury, Bumrah returned to the most extended format in late 2023, setting several records and amassing an astounding wicket total.
The right-arm fast bowler was crucial in India’s home series victories against Bangladesh and England. He was also terrific on the road in Australia and South Africa.
Jasprit Bumrah, India’s fast bowler, has received the Sir Garfield Sobers Prize for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024.
Bumrah’s Reliability: An Example for Future Cricket Players
DUBAI: Because of his steady play in all formats, India’s pace mainstay, Jasprit Bumrah, was named the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024 Sir Garfield Sobers Award winner on Tuesday.
The right-arm pacer became the fifth Indian to attain the esteemed award, joining Rahul Dravid (2004), Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016), and Virat Kohli (2017 and 2018), after surmounting significant competition from Australia’s Travis Head and England’s batting pair of Joe Root and Harry Brook.
This year, Bumrah excelled in all forms and contributed to his team’s notable triumphs, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
In eight matches, the right-arm fast bowler took 15 wickets, including two in an exhilarating final against South Africa.
This year, the right-arm fast bowler has achieved a remarkable record in Test matches, claiming 71 wickets in 13 games, the highest by any bowler in 2024 and second only to Kapil Dev for the most wickets by an Indian pacer in a single year.
The International Cricket Council noted, “Bumrah’s 2024 performances exemplified skill, precision, and unwavering consistency. He broke numerous records and established himself as the world’s leading fast bowler.”
“The top-ranked bowler in the ICC Test Rankings has become the fastest Indian pacer to attain 200 Test wickets, accomplishing this with a bowling average below 20—the best recorded.”
ICC Awards 2024: Celebrating Cricket’s Finest.
On Monday, Jasprit Bumrah received the Sir Garfield Sobers and the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 honors, making it a double celebration.
After a protracted break due to a back ailment, the right-arm fast bowler returned to the five-day format in late 2023.
The 31-year-old Bumrah topped the standings with 71 wickets in 2024, surpassing England’s Gus Atkinson, who came in second with 52 in 11 games.
He finished 2024 with a strike rate of only 30.1, with an average of 14.92 for the entire year.
Bumrah added, “Being acknowledged on this platform is truly special, as test cricket has always been a format I hold dear.”
“This award is a testament to my hard work and the steadfast encouragement of my teammates, coaches, and supporters, who never stop believing in and motivating me.”It is a great honor for me to represent India, and this journey is made even more memorable by the knowledge that my work makes people happy worldwide.
Bumrah defeated Sri Lankan batsman Kamindu Mendis and England batters Joe Root and Harry Brook to win the accolade presented by the game’s regulatory body.
Smriti Mandhana was selected as the women’s one-day international cricketer of the year for the second time, marking a dual triumph for India.
Azmatullah Omarzai of Afghanistan won the men’s ODI championship.
India’s historic Test triumph against South Africa in Cape Town signified the commencement of Bumrah’s extraordinary 2024 performance. The pace spearhead functioned as anticipated, securing eight wickets in two innings, allowing India to restrict the Proteas to an eight-wicket deficit.
During the five-match Test match series at home against England, Bumrah claimed 19 wickets, and the home team emerged victorious with a 4-1 result.
In the high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Series in Australia, the experienced bowler delivered an exceptional performance, concluding with 32 wickets across five Test matches and earning the title of Player of the Series.
Bumrah became the twelfth Indian pacer to achieve the milestone of 200 Test kills during the series in Australia.
The 31-year-old became the sole bowler in Test history to achieve a minimum of 200 dismissals with an average below 20 (19.4), establishing a distinctive milestone.
An unforgettable performance.
Bumrah’s most exceptional test performance transpired during the series opener in Perth against Australia amidst a remarkable collection of performances.
Bumrah commanded and guided the team to a historic victory in Rohit Sharma’s absence as the designated captain. Bumrah commenced a potent bowling onslaught following Australia’s annihilation of India for 150 on the opening day. He secured five wickets, considerably aiding the team’s impressive resurgence with statistics of 5/30.
Bumrah secured three additional wickets, culminating in a historic 295-run victory with figures of 3/42. Australia experienced their inaugural loss at the stadium following India’s substantial total of 534 runs for the hosts.
According to Jasprit Bumrah and Sachin Tendulkar, five Indians will receive the ICC Cricketer of the Year award.
On Tuesday, Jasprit was honored as the sixth Indian to attain the ICC Cricketer of the Year award, joining the esteemed company of Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
The ICC Cricketer of the Year 2024 title was conferred upon Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday, January 28. The 31-year-old fast bowler was performing incredibly well for India in 2024.
In eight Twenty20 Internationals, Bumrah took the wickets of 15 batters. He participated in 14 Test matches, claiming 72 wickets, the highest tally among all bowlers. Bumrah not only secured the Player of the Tournament accolade for his outstanding ball-handling skills but also played a pivotal role in India’s triumph at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Jasprit Bumrah received the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award on Monday, January 27, and was honored with the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy on Tuesday.
Bumrah has been awarded the ICC Cricketer of the Year title five times in the annals of Indian men’s cricket.