Jasprit Bumrah Wins ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024
Jasprit Bumrah Wins ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been named the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024, earning the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the award on Tuesday, recognizing Bumrah’s brilliant performances across all formats of cricket throughout the year.
A Year of Success
Bumrah stood out among top players like Travis Head, Joe Root, and Harry Brook to win the honor. He is the fifth Indian to receive this award, joining cricketing greats Rahul Dravid (2004), Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016), and Virat Kohli (2017, 2018). Earlier this year, Bumrah was also named the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year, marking an incredible season for the pacer.
Incredible Performances
Bumrah had a record-breaking 2024. He became the fastest Indian pacer to take 200 Test wickets during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. He also topped the ICC Test Bowling Rankings with 907 rating points—the highest ever for an Indian bowler.
🥁 Boom Boom Boomrah 🥁
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 28, 2025
A phenomenal year with the ball calls for the highest honour!@Jaspritbumrah93 is awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 👏👏
Congratulations Jasprit for the ultimate honour!#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/S4DMcH30mJ
In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bumrah’s 32 wickets earned him the Player of the Series award. He delivered standout performances with five-wicket hauls in Perth, Brisbane, and Melbourne, dominating Australian batsmen. Even though he missed the final Test due to injury, his efforts kept India competitive throughout the series.
T20 World Cup Star
Bumrah played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup win in the Caribbean and the United States. He took 15 wickets at an average of 8.26 and an economy rate of 4.17. His performances included a match-winning 3-14 against Pakistan and a crucial 2-18 in the final against South Africa, earning him the Player of the Tournament title.
Test Cricket Leader
Bumrah ended 2024 as the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, with 71 wickets in 13 matches. This is the second-best tally ever for an Indian pacer in a single year, after Kapil Dev.
A Season to Remember
Bumrah’s achievements this year cement his status as one of the best bowlers in modern cricket. The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy is a testament to his unmatched excellence and remarkable contribution to India’s cricketing success.
