Jasprit Bumrah Wins Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy as ICC POTY 2024
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Indian pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah has been honored with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024, recognizing his outstanding performances across all formats.
Bumrah has made history as the first Indian fast bowler to receive this accolade, joining an elite list of past Indian winners, including Rahul Dravid (2004), Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016), and Virat Kohli (2017, 2018).
A Standout Year Across Formats
Bumrah played a pivotal role in India’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign in 2024, held in the USA and the West Indies. He finished as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 15 scalps, helping India defeat South Africa in the final to secure the title.
His dominance extended to Test cricket, where he ended the year with 71 wickets in 13 matches, the highest by any bowler in 2024. His performances were instrumental in India’s success across formats, making him a deserving winner of the award.
Edging Out Stiff Competition
Bumrah overcame tough competition from Travis Head, Joe Root, and Harry Brook to claim the prestigious honor. Earlier this week, he also won the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award, further cementing his status as one of the finest players of the year.
Looking Ahead
Expressing his gratitude, Bumrah called India’s T20 World Cup triumph a “special moment” that will always remain close to his heart. Currently, he is recovering from a back niggle sustained during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and is targeting a comeback in time for the Champions Trophy, scheduled to begin on February 19.
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Jasprit Bumrah wins ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award
India’s pace ace Jasprit Bumrah has been crowned the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2024, recognizing his stellar performances throughout the year.
Bumrah delivered a sensational 71 wickets in 13 Test matches, bowling 357 overs at an outstanding average of 14.92. His lethal yorkers, pinpoint accuracy, and unwavering consistency made him a dominant force in world cricket.
Apart from his Test exploits, Bumrah played a crucial role in India’s success across formats, delivering standout spells in the ODI World Cup and key Test series. His match-winning performances cemented his reputation as one of the finest fast bowlers of the modern era.
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