Bumrah was the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, taking 71 wickets, well ahead of England's Gus Atkinson, who came in second with 52 wickets in 11 games.

The Indian cricket team has often relied on the prowess of Jasprit Bumrah, whose unique bowling action and exceptional control have made him one of the world’s leading pacers. However, the sudden exit of Bumrah from the field during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney due to back spasms might hurt Mumbai Indians badly in the upcoming IPL season.

Jasprit Bumrah was named the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024 after the India pace spearhead produced his best annual haul in the red-ball format, the sport's governing body said on Monday.

DUBAI: Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday named ICC men's Test Cricketer of the Year for amassing 71 wickets in just 13 matches at a jaw-dropping sub-15 average, statistics that placed him heads and shoulders above his contemporaries during a phenomenal 2024.

Jasprit Bumrah was at the peak of his powers in 2024 as he delivered for India in every match that he played. The India speedster, who took 32 wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia,