India’s pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah capped off a phenomenal 2024 by receiving multiple ICC Awards in Dubai. Recognized for his outstanding performances across all formats. Bumrah won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year. Additionally, he was named the ICC Men’s Test Player of the Year. Earned spots in both the ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year and the ICC T20I Team of the Year.
Speaking about his achievements, Bumrah expressed gratitude and disbelief at joining a list of cricketing legends.
Bumrah on Winning the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy
“It feels really good. As a child, I watched my heroes win this award. It’s surreal to receive such an honour,” Bumrah told the ICC after receiving his accolades ahead of India’s Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan.
A Dominant Year with the Ball
Bumrah’s 2024 was nothing short of extraordinary. He topped the wicket charts in Tests, helping India secure their first ICC trophy in 11 years by leading a dominant Men’s T20 World Cup campaign in the West Indies and USA.
His Test performances were equally remarkable, finishing the year with 71 wickets. At an astonishing average of 14.92—his career-best figures and 19 wickets more than his closest rival.
Jasprit Bumrah heroics were instrumental in India’s victories over South Africa, England, and Bangladesh. He ended the year on a high by leading the wicket charts in a thrilling Border-Gavaskar series in Australia.
Looking Ahead
With Champions Trophy 2025 underway, Bumrah remains India’s bowling spearhead, hoping to carry forward his stellar form. As India gears up for their highly anticipated fixture against. Pakistan, all eyes will be on the world’s best bowler to deliver another match-winning performance.
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