Jasprit Bumrah Wins Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024
Indian pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah has won the 2024 Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year. The ICC Awards recognize his great contributions to all formats of cricket. This is a historic milestone in Bumrah’s career. He is the fifth Indian to win the prestigious award. The others are legends: Rahul Dravid (2004), Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016), and Virat Kohli (2017, 2018).
In a year of batters, Bumrah shone. His skill, precision, and consistency broke records. He is now one of the greatest modern fast bowlers.
🥁 Boom Boom Boomrah 🥁
A phenomenal year with the ball calls for the highest honour!@Jaspritbumrah93 is awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 👏👏
Congratulations Jasprit for the ultimate honour!#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/S4DMcH30mJ
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 28, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah’s Record-Breaking Year
Bumrah’s 2024 performances were exceptional. They showcased his mastery across formats. They also made him the No. 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings, with a record 907 points, the highest for any Indian bowler.
Key Highlights:
- Fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 Test wickets, with a sub-20 bowling average—the best ever.
- Led India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup win with 15 wickets at an average of 8.26 and an economy of 4.17. He was named Player of the Tournament.
- Took a staggering 71 Test wickets in 13 matches. He was the year’s top wicket-taker in red-ball cricket.
- Played a pivotal role in India’s WTC 2023-2025 cycle, claiming 77 wickets, a record for pacers in a single cycle.
Jasprit Bumrah’s 2024 in Numbers :
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024:
- Matches: 7
- Wickets: 15
- Average: 8.26
- Economy: 4.17
Test Cricket (2024):
- Matches: 13
- Wickets: 71
- Player of the Series: Border-Gavaskar Trophy (32 wickets in 5 Tests)
2023-2025 WTC Cycle:
- Wickets: 77 (Most by any pacer in a single WTC cycle)
Memorable Performances
Bumrah’s 2024 was filled with moments of brilliance that defined matches and tournaments:
T20 World Cup 2024 Final vs South Africa
- Figures: 2/18 in 4 overs
- Key Wickets: Reeza Hendricks and Marco Jansen
- Result: India won their first T20 World Cup in 17 years.
T20 World Cup 2024 Group Stage vs Pakistan
- Figures: 3/14
- Impact: Turned the game in India’s favor in a tight six-run victory.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
- Matches: 5
- Wickets: 32
- Player of the Series: He led India’s attack with five-wicket hauls in Perth, Brisbane, and Melbourne. His match-winning performances won the series.
Series vs England
- Figures: 19 wickets in a 4-1 series victory at home.
- Impact: Strengthened India’s World Test Championship final contention.
Why Bumrah Stands Out
Bumrah’s ability to deliver under pressure, and his control, set him apart as the best bowler of 2024. His unique strike rate, precision, and versatility make him a force in all formats of the game.
Bumrah’s Reaction
Jasprit Bumrah expressed his gratitude upon winning the award, stating:
“It’s an honor to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year. This year has been special for me personally, and for Indian cricket as a whole. The hard work pays off when you see your efforts help the team achieve success. I want to thank my teammates, coaches, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey.”
India’s Legacy in the Sir Garfield Sobers Award
Bumrah’s victory continues India’s proud history with the Sir Garfield Sobers Award. He joins an elite group of Indian cricketers who have won the award:
- Rahul Dravid (2004)
- Sachin Tendulkar (2010)
- Ravichandran Ashwin (2016)
- Virat Kohli (2017, 2018)
Jasprit Bumrah’s 2024 was legendary. His skill and dominance earned him the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year award. Bumrah’s T20 World Cup heroics and Test brilliance made him a cricket great.
As India gears up for another year, Bumrah will inspire fans and push the limits of fast bowling in cricket.