Jasprit Bumrah Receives ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year Honor
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Synopsis
India's Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024, recording an impressive 71 wickets in 13 matches. His remarkable performance in various conditions solidified his status as a leading fast bowler.
Key Takeaways
- Bumrah took 71 wickets in 2024.
- He averaged 14.92 across 357 overs.
- First Indian bowler to exceed 200 Test wickets with an average under 20.
- Key player in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- Contributed to India's World Test Championship campaign.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (NationPress) India's fast-bowling ace Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024. Bumrah achieved an impressive 71 wickets across 357 overs in 13 matches at an average of 14.92 this year.
With his 71 wickets in 2024, Bumrah has joined the elite group of Indian bowlers surpassing 70 Test wickets in a calendar year, alongside Ravichandran Ashwin, Anil Kumble, and Kapil Dev. His remarkable performance outshone competitors like Kamindu Mendis from Sri Lanka and England's batting stars Harry Brook and Joe Root.
Throughout the year, Bumrah showcased his prowess in various conditions, playing a critical role in India's quest for a spot in the 2025 World Test Championship Final, even though the team ultimately fell short.
Bumrah's stellar 2024 kicked off with a historic Test victory against South Africa in Cape Town, where he took eight wickets. He further secured 19 wickets during India's 4-1 series triumph over England, highlighted by a match-winning performance of nine wickets in Visakhapatnam.
His most remarkable outing of the year occurred during the pivotal Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series in Australia, where Bumrah captured 32 wickets in just five matches, averaging 13.06 with a strike rate of 28.37, earning him the Player of the Series accolade.
During this series, Bumrah also reached the significant milestone of 200 Test wickets, becoming the 12th Indian bowler to achieve this feat, despite the team suffering a 3-1 series defeat.
His standout performance came in Perth, where he claimed eight wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings, propelling India to a 295-run victory.
At just 31 years old, Bumrah established a unique record as the only bowler in Test history with a minimum of 200 dismissals and an average below 20 (19.4).
