ICC Test And Player Of The Year Award, Jasprit Bumrah Nominated

Indian Fast Bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated by the International Cricket Council, or the ICC, in two important categories in 2024. This year, the bowler is nominated under two award categories, those for ICC Cricketer of the Year and ICC Test Cricketer of the Year awards.

His fine show throughout the year has brought him into the limelight alongside many of the game’s finest players, including England’s Joe Root and Harry Brook, as well as Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis. On the one hand, Bumrah’s nominations indeed reflect an awesome form of play. He, in fact, faces stiff competition from these cricketing giants which has made the race all the more exciting.

Bumrah: a decent year – Test Cricket Dominance

 

Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated for the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year-a true reflection of his sheer skill and consistency as a pace bowler in the longest format of the game. During the 2024 period, Bumrah emerged as the most successful bowler by scalping 71 wickets in just 13 matches at a superlative average of 14.92. For good measure, his strike rate of 30.16 is the best in Test cricket for any bowler this year. There can be little that says more about the quality of Bumrah as a fast bowler than his ability to bring normal standards in all conditions.

The ICC praised Bumrah, which had dominated the entire year for the side especially when returning from Test cricket after being absent for a back injury since the year 2023. Even though the fast bowler-unfriendly pitches of India made it challenging and then more favorable conditions in South Africa and Australia, Bumrah still maintained his top-level performances. His performances have been the key to India’s success, and the highlight of his year was his match-changing spell during India’s tour of Australia, particularly in the Perth Test, where his outstanding bowling helped India secure a dominant 295-run victory.

Competition in the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year Race

 

The route to being announced as the Test Cricketer of the Year will be hard for Bumrah. He is up against one in Joe Root of England who has been phenomenal this year. The consistency with the bat shown by Root has been simply extraordinary. He has 1,556 runs scored in 17 Test matches and at an average of 55.57. The 34-year-old former England captain achieved the milestone of crossing 1,000 runs in a calendar year for the fifth time in his career.

Only a few players in cricket history have achieved this feat. With six centuries and five half-centuries, Root’s ability to deliver when it matters most is highlighted by his adaptability and technical skill in varying conditions.

Among Root’s most memorable performances was his career-best innings of 262 runs against Pakistan in Multan, which was not only his highest score in Tests but also marked his sixth double-century. Root has become one of the most valuable players in Test cricket over the past year due to his ability to anchor England’s batting order and consistently score runs. He remains a major contender for the Test Cricketer of the Year award.

Harry Brook and Kamindu Mendis: Other Strong Contenders

 

Apart from Bumrah and Root, two other players have been rewarded for their outstanding performance in 2024. As far as the Harry Brook of England is concerned, he seems to be in the Test Cricketer of the Year category based on his explosive batting performances. He has come to become one of the most exciting young talents in the game, and his fearless approach at the crease has made him a key figure in England’s recent Test successes.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis also impresses with all-round contributions to Test cricket and is a nominee as well. Mendis’ bowling and batting contributions are helpful for Sri Lanka’s staying competitive on the field.

Bumrah’s contributions to India’s success

 

Jasprit Bumrah’s success in 2024 has been instrumental in India’s triumph, especially in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He has picked up 30 wickets in just four games so far in the series and is undoubtedly the best bowler of the series. Bumrah’s ability to consistently break partnerships, apply pressure, and take wickets at crucial moments has made him an indispensable asset to the Indian team.

It was an inspiration for his team, which now follows him in almost each of the matches, and the audience too. His back injuries made him all the stronger. Bumrah had been a match-winner several times under various conditions when the Australian pitches looked hostile and at Indian grounds- not that easy.
Looking forward, The race is ongoing for ICC Player of the Year.

Besides being nominated for Test Cricketer of the Year, Bumrah is also nominated for the ICC Player of the Year award. Even though the competition here is stiff, with Root and Brook also in the running, Bumrah’s overall performance with the ball through the year has made him a strong contender for the top prize. His remarkable bowling statistics and consistency have put him in the ranks of the best players of the year.

A Tight Race for the Awards

 

As the battle for the ICC Cricketer of the Year and Test Cricketer of the Year gets stiffer, Bumrah’s impressive feats will definitely keep him in the fray for these coveted awards. However, stiff competition from players like Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Kamindu Mendis would mean that the competition was far from over. This will be the real test of whether Bumrah will be able to outshine giants and claim the ultimate recognition in world cricket.

Fans and commentators alike will be looking forward to the announcement of the winners, but one thing stands out: Jasprit Bumrah’s performances in 2024 have clearly put him on par with the world’s best cricketers.

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