Arshdeep Singh Named ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year
India’s star left-arm pacer, Arshdeep Singh, won the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2024 at the ICC Awards. The 25-year-old became India’s top wicket-taker this year. He is now one of the world’s best bowlers in the format.
Arshdeep was key to India’s historic win at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean and USA. His new-ball dominance and death bowling were key in India’s first ICC trophy win in nearly a decade.
Arshdeep Singh’s Phenomenal T20I Record in 2024
Arshdeep Singh’s numbers in 2024 highlight his consistency and match-winning ability:
- Matches Played: 18
- Wickets Taken: 36 (Most by an Indian in T20Is in 2024)
- Bowling Average: 15.31
- Economy Rate: 7.49
- Strike Rate: 10.80
Only four bowlers took more T20I wickets than Arshdeep. All played more matches. Among full-member nations, only Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga matched his wicket-taking prowess.
Memorable Performances That Defined the Year
4/9 vs USA in T20 World Cup Group Stage
Match-Winning Spell in the T20 World Cup Final
Arshdeep’s most significant contribution of the year came in the final against South Africa in Barbados. Defending India’s total of 176, he delivered a masterclass in all phases of the game:
- Powerplay Impact: Dismissed South African captain Aiden Markram in the third over.
- Middle Overs Breakthrough: I took the key wicket of a well-set Quinton de Kock. He was threatening to dominate the game.
- Death Bowling Brilliance: He bowled an almost perfect final over, conceding just four runs with 20 needed off 12. It set up the win.
Arshdeep finished the game with figures of 2/20 in four overs, a performance that underlined his composure and skill on the biggest stage.
Arshdeep’s Role in India’s New T20 Era
Since his 2022 debut, Arshdeep Singh has become a trusted powerplay and death bowler. In 2024, his contributions were key. The selectors rebuilt India’s T20 squad for a new era after their World Cup win.
Congratulations to Arshdeep Singh for being voted the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024.
May you keep winning more awards and wish you another year filled with lots of success 👏🙌#TeamIndia | @arshdeepsinghh pic.twitter.com/n8KG1QLyLJ
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 25, 2025
Arshdeep’s ability to adapt to different surfaces has made him a key part of India’s T20 attack. He has a great economy rate and takes wickets in high-pressure situations.
A Year of Excellence
Arshdeep Singh’s stellar 2024 performances earned him the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award. This proves his impact on India’s T20 cricket success. His remarkable year will be remembered for his awards. But, it will also be for his part in India’s long-awaited ICC trophy win.