Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated for the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award, alongside England duo Joe Root and Harry Brook, and Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis. The nominations were announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.
Bumrah’s outstanding performance in 2024, which saw him take 71 wickets from 13 matches at an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.16, has earned him a spot among the top contenders for the award. The right-arm pacer has been the best bowler in Test cricket in 2024, and his impressive form has been a key factor in India’s success in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Bumrah’s Dominant Performance in 2024
Bumrah’s return to the Test arena in 2024 was marked by a series of impressive performances, including a match-defining spell at Perth that helped India secure a 295-run win. The ICC has rated this performance as one of his most memorable, and it has been a key factor in his nomination for the award.
Joe Root, England’s mainstay batter, has been nominated for his outstanding performance in 2024, which saw him score 1,556 runs from 17 Tests at an average of 55.57. Root’s impressive form has been a key factor in England’s success in the year, and he has become one of the most dominant batters in the world.
Harry Brook, Root’s compatriot, has also been nominated for his impressive performance in 2024, which saw him score 1,100 runs from 12 Tests at an average of 55.00. Brook’s aggressive batting style has made him a key player for England, and his nomination for the award is a testament to his growing reputation as a top-class batter.
Kamindu Mendis, Sri Lanka’s talented young batter, has also been nominated for his impressive performance in 2024, which saw him score 1,049 runs from nine Tests at an average of 74.92. Mendis’s impressive form has been a key factor in Sri Lanka’s success in the year, and his nomination for the award is a testament to his growing reputation as a top-class batter.
The winner of the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award will be announced in the coming weeks, and it is expected to be a closely contested competition between these four talented cricketers.
