Indian pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah was awarded the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024. The award recognizes his extraordinary performances across all formats, solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest fast bowlers of the modern era. Bumrah’s achievements in 2024, including record-breaking feats and consistent dominance, showcased his unmatched skill and resilience.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | ICC Cricketer of the Year 2024 Jasprit Bumrah |
Award | Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024 |
Key 2024 Stats | 71 Test wickets in 13 matches, 15 T20 World Cup wickets at an average of 8.26 |
ICC Rankings | No.1 Test Bowler, highest-ever points (907) for an Indian bowler |
Major Tournaments | T20 World Cup 2024 (Player of the Tournament, India’s title win) |
Records | Fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets, highest WTC cycle wickets (77) by a pacer |
Historical Rank | Fifth Indian to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Award |
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