Jasprit Bumrah Wins ICC Test Cricketer Of The Year 2024 Award
Author: Joy Sarcar
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Boom Boom Bumrah claims the title of ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2024. Indian talent crowned for his achievement and contribution to international cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah, India’s gem bowler got rewarded for his sensational year of performances and milestones in cricket realm. His 71 wickets in 13 matches at a staggering average of 14.92 in longest cricket format makes him a deserving name for the Award.
Indian Icon Bumrah Features Best Yearly Bowling Haul
This Monday was a remarkable moment for Jasprit Bumrah as he was honoured with the ICC men’s Test Cricketer of 2024. The spearhead player portrayed conviction and excellence in matches both at home ground or international ones.
- 71 wickets in 13 matches is a benchmark set by Bumrah for budding bowlers around.
- Jasprit pipped great batters of England like Harry Book and Joe Root as well as middle-order batter of Sri Lanka like Kamindu Mendis to bag the recognition.
- Bumrah has been a core part of Indian cricket team for years now but this time he owned the cricket throne as one of the best players.
Gratitude Signifies Bumrah’s Persona
In recent reports, Jasprit Bumrah expressed thankfulness to receive the award of ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year. He mentioned that Test Cricket format was always near to his heart and it’s special to receive recognition there.
Fast bowler Bumrah also said that the achievement is not only due his efforts alone but the credit also goes to stanch support by coaches, fans and teammates. The whole circuit inspired the veteran bowler to make the country proud and win hearts of cricket fans globally.
Cricket enthusiasts, especially those who engage with mobile-friendly cricket betting apps, have closely followed Bumrah’s exceptional performances. These platforms make it easy for fans to stay updated and place bets on their favorite players and matches, making the experience more engaging. Jasprit’s consistent form has made him a popular choice among users, showcasing his reliability both on the field and in the betting world.
Jasprit Bumrah made his return to the longest format of Test cricket towards late 2023 due to his back injury then. His comeback was fast and furious with a spectacular wicket tally setting records one after another.
Game’s Greatest Played Well in All Conditions
The right-arm Indian bowler helped the team to win at home grounds against Bangladesh and England. He also portrayed phenomenal talent on overseas fields against Australia and South Africa.
- Bumrah was also a top wicket-taker in Test Cricket format of 2024 and topped the score with 71 wickets by stumping off England’s Gus Atkinson for 52 in 11.
- Consistent good job in 357 overs format at a fantastic average of 2.96 helped Bumrah to make himself a legacy of Test Game.
- With an average of 14.92 throughout the year, the blasting 2024 ended with a strike rate of only 30.1. With this, Bumrah becomes the fourth Indian Bowler to bag over 70 Test Wickets in a year making him a part of name list including Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin and Kapil Dev.
In the entire history of Test Cricket, only 17 bowlers have been able to seek 70+ wickets and but non have given the lowest average as that of Bumrah.
Bumrah is the ‘Best in Test’ as he proves himself capable of leading the red-ball format by winning the most reputed ICC award for the year 2024.
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