India's Bumrah named cricketer of the year after stellar 2024
India pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been named men's cricketer of the year for 2024, the International Cricket Council announced Tuesday, a day after he won the Test award.
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Huge ICC Honour For Jasprit Bumrah: India Pacer Beats Travis Head To Win...
Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was honoured with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2024. Bumrah beat fellow nominees Travis Head, Joe Root and Harry Brook - to the award as he became the fifth recipient from India, after Rahul Dravid (2004), Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016) and Virat Kohli (2017, 2018). "Across formats, Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency, as he shattered record after record and cemented his place as the world's premier fast bowler," the ICC website read. "The current No.1 ranked bowler in the ICC Test Rankings became the fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 Test wickets, achieving the feat with a sub-20 bowling average - the best in history."
India's Bumrah named Test cricketer of the year after sensational 2024
India paceman Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday named men's Test cricketer of the year for 2024 by the International Cricket Council.
Jasprit Bumrah's 1st Reaction After Winning Huge ICC Honour: "Award Is Not Just..."
After being crowned as ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024, India's fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said he was deeply honoured on being conferred with the award, a feeling which he said is truly special. Bumrah claims the award after a sensational 2024 saw him take 71 wickets in 13 matches in both home and away conditions at a staggering average of just 14.92, including winning Player of the Series award in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. Bumrah, 31, also becomes the first Indian cricketer since Virat Kohli to win the prestigious honour, who won the coveted trophy in 2018.
Huge ICC Honour For Jasprit Bumrah: India Star Pacer Beats Joe Root To Win...
India's fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been named as the winner of the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year award for 2024. Bumrah picked an astonishing 71 wickets while bowling 357 overs in 13 matches at an average of 14.92 in 2024. Bumrah's 71 scalps in 2024 made him just the fourth India bowler to take more than 70 Test wickets in a calendar year after Ravichandran Ashwin, Anil Kumble and Kapil Dev. Those numbers were enough for him to beat competition from Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis and England batting duo of Harry Brook, and Joe Root to win the prestigious award.
"Miracle If Jasprit Bumrah Turns Up 100% Fit": BCCI Suffers Fresh Champions Trophy Setback
Team India's chances of clinching the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai suffer a fresh blow, with a report suggesting that Jasprit Bumrah being 100% fit for the global event would require a 'miracle'. Bumrah has been struggling with a back injury since the 5th and final Test against Australia in Sydney. The pacer has reportedly been in touch with Dr. Rowan Schouten in New Zealand and is also scheduled to visit the country for treatment ahead of the Champions Trophy. However, with chances of him being 100% fit in time for the tournament being slim, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing a 'backup'.
Watch: Coldplay Clean Bowls Jasprit Bumrah With Personalised Song In Ahmedabad Show
British rock band, and Coldplay concluded its India journey as part of the 'Music of the Spheres' World Tour. After enthralling the fans for three days in Mumbai, Coldplay played in Ahmedabad in a two-day concert at the Narendra Modi Stadium. On the final day, which was also streamed live, the band dropped a big surprise by getting Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to arrive at the venue. On the spot, Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin, also dedicated a special song for Bumrah.
Coldplay Win Cricket Fans' Hearts Again With This 'Jasprit Bumrah' Gesture During Live Concert
The love affair between British rock band Coldplay and India pacer Jasprit Bumrah seems to be continuing. Coldplay, who are performing five concerts in India between January 18 and 26, have referred to Bumrah during their live shows. Lead singer Chris Martin even paid tribute to him during one of their shows in Navi Mumbai, calling him "No. 1 in the world", to which Bumrah also showed his gratitude on social media. Now, a Jasprit Bumrah Test jersey was seen on stage as Martin and the band performed in Bumrah's home city Ahmedabad. Notably, Bumrah was also present in the event.