Jasprit Bumrah, the talented Indian fast bowler, has achieved a significant milestone in his career by being named the Leading Men’s Cricketer in the World by Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack for 2024. This prestigious award recognizes Bumrah’s exceptional performance throughout the year, highlighted by becoming the first player in Test history to reach 200 wickets at an average below 20. In 2024, Bumrah took an impressive 86 wickets across formats with an astonishing average of 13.
One of Bumrah’s standout moments came during India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour of Australia, where he claimed 32 wickets at an average of 13.06. Additionally, he played a crucial role in India’s T20 World Cup victory in the Caribbean, leading the bowling attack and helping secure the title in June.
Despite facing challenges such as a recurring back injury that caused him to miss the Champions Trophy, Bumrah made a remarkable comeback during the current IPL season. His resilience and determination have solidified his position as one of the top cricketers in the world.
In a historic moment for Indian cricket, Smriti Mandhana was also recognized by Wisden as the Leading Women’s Cricketer in the World for 2024. Mandhana’s stellar performance included scoring a record-breaking 1,659 runs across formats in a single calendar year of international cricket. She showcased her talent with four ODI centuries and a remarkable 149-run Test century against South Africa, leading India to a commanding ten-wicket victory.
Nicholas Pooran from the West Indies was honored as the Leading T20 Cricketer in the World. Pooran’s impressive performance in T20 cricket saw him score 464 runs in 21 matches at a striking rate of 142.33. Currently, he is among the top run-scorers in the ongoing IPL, with 368 runs at an average exceeding 50.
These awards reflect the exceptional talent and dedication of these cricketers, who have made significant contributions to the sport on a global scale. Jasprit Bumrah, Smriti Mandhana, and Nicholas Pooran continue to inspire fans around the world with their outstanding performances and achievements in the cricketing world.
