Jasprit Bumrah Wins ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024, Bags Sir Garfield Sobers Award
Indian cricket team’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been honored with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024, cementing his status as the world’s premier fast bowler. Bumrah outshone strong contenders Travis Head, Joe Root, and Harry Brook to claim this accolade, becoming the fifth Indian to achieve this feat after Rahul Dravid (2004), Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016), and Virat Kohli (2017, 2018).
The ICC, in its official statement, acclaimed Bumrah’s outstanding performances across formats in 2024. “Bumrah’s exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency. He shattered record after record, finishing the year as the No.1 ranked bowler in the ICC Test Rankings,” the statement read.
Record-Breaking Year for Bumrah
Bumrah became the fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 Test wickets, achieving the milestone with a sub-20 bowling average, the best in history. His excellence in the longest format saw him breach the elusive 900-point mark in the ICC Test Bowling Rankings, finishing with a record-breaking 907 points – the highest ever for an Indian bowler.
Additionally, he was named ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 after taking a staggering 71 wickets in just 13 matches at an average of 14.92, showcasing his dominance across all conditions.
Bumrah’s Reaction to Winning the Award
Expressing his joy, Bumrah stated, “I am deeply honored to receive the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award. Test cricket has always been close to my heart, and this recognition is truly special. This award is not just a reflection of my efforts but also of the unwavering support from my teammates, coaches, and fans who continue to inspire me every day.”
Bumrah’s remarkable performances played a key role in keeping India in contention for the ICC World Test Championship, even though the team ultimately fell short.
With this historic achievement, Bumrah further solidifies his legacy as one of the greatest fast bowlers India has ever produced. His fans and the cricketing fraternity will be eager to see what more he accomplishes in the years to come.
