Jasprit Bumrah Wins ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year Award - Sir Garfield Sobers Award
Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year award, also known as the Sir Garfield Sobers Award, following a record-breaking year in International cricket. Bumrah's exceptional performances in 2024 have solidified his place among the greats, making him only the fifth Indian cricketer to win this prestigious honor after Virat Kohli, R. Ashwin, Rahul Dravid, and Sachin Tendulkar.
Bumrah’s return from injury in early 2024 has been nothing short of remarkable. Despite the Indian team’s struggles, he became the man for the job, delivering game-changing performances when needed most. His leadership in the absence of Rohit Sharma during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was crucial in keeping India competitive. Bumrah helped lead India to an important victory over Australia in the first Test at Perth, earning the Player of the Match award.
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In 2024, Bumrah featured in 13 Test matches, taking 71 wickets at an extraordinary average of 14.92. In T20 World Cup he got 15 wickets at an average of 8.26.
Bumrah also broke several records, including becoming the Indian bowler with the most wickets against Australia in Australia, surpassing Kapil Dev’s long-standing record. His calm, composed approach and ability to perform in tough situations earned him worldwide recognition, with experts labeling him the greatest bowler of the era.
As his acclaim continues to grow, Bumrah's achievements have even inspired tributes, including a song dedicated to him by Chris Martin at a Coldplay concert. Adding to his remarkable year, Bumrah was also named ICC Player of the Month for December and later was selected for the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024 and named ICC Test Cricketer of the Year.
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This ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year award is a well-deserved recognition for Jasprit Singh Bumrah, whose exceptional talent, leadership, and resilience have made him one of the most influential cricketers of his generation.
