India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah shared his joy after winning the Men’s Cricketer of the Year and Men’s Test Player of the Year awards, along with selections in the ICC Men’s Test and T20I Teams of the Year for 2024.
“It feels really good. As a child, I’d seen some of my childhood heroes win this award. Always a privilege when you get such an honour,” the 31-year-old pacer said after receiving his ICC Awards.
Playing 21 matches in 2024, Bumrah claimed 86 wickets for India, with 71 coming in Tests. The right-arm pacer was also a key part of India’s T20 World Cup-winning squad. Recapping the year gone by, Bumrah stated:
“The T20 World Cup which we won is always going to be special and will be there in my mind. Obviously, a lot of learnings in my mind in the year as well. We played a lot of Test cricket, we got to know a lot of different experiences, so yeah, I’m very happy and hopefully better things will follow.”
Bumrah receives ICC awards, praises Shami’s return ahead of India-Pakistan clash
Jasprit Bumrah received his ICC awards ahead of India’s highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan. Although Bumrah missed the tournament due to a back injury sustained during the Australia tour earlier this year, he spoke about the return of his pace partner, Mohammed Shami.
The 34-year-old made a strong comeback from a long-term injury, starring in India’s opening win against Bangladesh with a five-wicket haul.
“I’m really happy for him . Obviously he’s had an injury struggle for so long. It takes a toll. But he’s been very happy and very positive. Looks good, he has the skill obviously, that will never go anywhere. The more he plays, the more confidence will come, and hopefully, he’ll help the team go further,” Bumrah said.
Bumrah also shared his enthusiasm for the Champions Trophy’s return.
“The atmosphere is brilliant. The excitement…this tournament is coming after a long time so the buzz is there. The start has been good. Hopefully, the matches will get even better, and the competition will be even more fierce,” he concluded.
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