Jasprit "The Game Changer" Bumrah was awarded the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award after a record-breaking year in Test cricket, surpassing notable competitors like Joe Root from the 'Fab Four'.
In 2024, Jasprit Bumrah's performance in Test cricket significantly boosted his career, despite the Indian team's overall struggles. He played a crucial role in carrying the rusty Indian team throughout the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, helping India remain competitive.
Throughout the year, Bumrah participated in 13 Test matches, taking an impressive 71 wickets at an astounding average of 14.92. In comparison, Gus Atkinson ranked second with 52 wickets in 11 matches. This stark difference underscores how Bumrah effectively shouldered the team's burdens, even as India faced challenges in Test cricket.
In addition to his bowling prowess, Bumrah stepped into a captaincy role in the absence of Rohit Sharma. He turned a struggling Indian team into winners, leading them to a crucial victory against Australia in the first Test at Perth. His remarkable performance earned him the Player of the Match award, giving India a much-needed positive start to the series. Unfortunately, an injury hampered his impact during the Trophy decider Test in Sydney, leading to an easier win for Australia.
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The impact of Jasprit Bumrah following the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was immense. Experts around the globe hailed him as the greatest bowler of the era, praising his calm and composed approach on the pitch, which consistently helped him find a way to secure wickets.
Bumrah also broke numerous records that year, including the most wickets taken by an Indian bowler against Australia in Australia, surpassing the long-standing record held by former captain Kapil Dev.
The Year of "BOOM BOOM"
Jasprit Bumrah's acclaim continues to soar, with tributes even from the world's most famous band, alongside his prestigious award win.
The Year of Boom unfolds!
- ICC Player of the Month for December
- Picked in the Test Team of the Year 2024
- A tribute song by Chris Martin to Jasprit Bumrah at the Cold Play Concert
- ICC Men’s Test Player of the Year 2024
- ICC Men's T20 World Cup Winner
