Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:40am on 27 Jan 2025,Monday International
Jasprit Bumrah has been named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024 after an extraordinary performance, taking 71 wickets in 13 Tests at an average of 14.92. Bumrah's brilliance shone in both home and overseas matches, including 32 wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. He outperformed contenders Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Kamindu Mendis to become the first Indian pacer to win the honor. Bumrah’s contributions were crucial in India’s victories against England, Bangladesh, South Africa, and Australia. He is the fourth Indian bowler to claim over 70 Test wickets in a calendar year.
