Jasprit Bumrah Crowned ICC Cricketer of the Year: A Historic Achievement for Indian Cricket

Jasprit Bumrah has emerged as the first recipient of the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2024 in an incredible achievement. He is only the fifth Indian to be recognized with this prize, joining greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Stellar performances by Bumrah included taking 71 wickets in Tests and playing a pivotal role in India's T20 World Cup victory, for which he was named Player of the Tournament. His exceptional year culminated with a record-breaking rating of 907 points in the ICC Test Bowling Rankings, solidifying his status as one of cricket's finest bowlers.

Source: Times of India