Bumrah Named ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year

Jasprit Bumrah had a phenomenal year in 2024, reinforcing his position as the most dominant bowler in Test cricket. After making a remarkable recovery from a back injury in late 2023, his exceptional performances were key to India’s successes in both domestic and international series. Bumrah’s consistency, ability to take wickets, and record-breaking achievements solidified his legacy as one of the all-time greats. His contributions were pivotal in keeping India competitive for the ICC World Test Championship, ultimately earning him the prestigious ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award for 2024.

Key Highlights of Jasprit Bumrah:

Overall Performance:

• Wickets Taken: 71 wickets in 13 matches.
• Average: 14.92 (the lowest among bowlers with 70+ wickets in a calendar year).
• Strike Rate: 30.1.
• Economy Rate: 2.96.
• Overs Bowled: 357 overs.
• Milestone: Became the only bowler in Test history with 200+ wickets at an average below 20 (19.4).
   

Series Contributions:

• South Africa (Cape Town): 8 wickets across two innings, helping India secure an eight-wicket victory.
• England (Home Series): 19 wickets in a five-Test series, contributing to India’s dominant 4-1 series win.
• Australia (Border-Gavaskar Trophy): 32 wickets in five matches, earning the Player of the Series award and reaching the 200 Test wickets milestone.
   

Memorable Performances:

• Perth Test (Australia): Match figures of 5/30 and 3/42, leading India to a historic 295-run victory, marking Australia’s first loss at Perth. Took on leadership in Rohit Sharma’s absence, showcasing his captaincy abilities.