Jasprit Bumrah Honored with ICC Awards During India-Pakistan Clash in Champions Trophy 2025
What a moment for Indian cricket! Jasprit Bumrah, one of the most lethal pacers in modern cricket, received his prestigious ICC awards for 2024 just before the high-voltage India-Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025. While he isn’t playing in the tournament due to a back injury, his presence at the Dubai International Stadium was enough to send waves of excitement among fans.
Bumrah was honored with not just one but four ICC awards, including the Men’s Cricketer of the Year and Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year . In addition, he was named in both the Men’s Test Team of the Year and Men’s T20I Team of the Year . The ICC shared images of him proudly holding his awards and wearing his Team of the Year caps, celebrating what was truly an extraordinary year for the 31-year-old pacer.
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Despite missing the tournament, Bumrah was seen catching up with his teammates during their warm-up drills, offering moral support ahead of the high-stakes encounter against Pakistan. His impact on the Indian team, even from the sidelines, remains immense.
Looking back at 2024, Bumrah’s numbers were nothing short of phenomenal. He claimed 71 wickets in just 13 Test matches , averaging an incredible 14.92 with a staggering strike rate of 30.1 . His performances in crucial Test series, including 19 wickets against England at home and a remarkable 32 wickets in Australia, solidified his status as a generational talent. He also became only the fourth Indian bowler to take 70+ Test wickets in a calendar year , joining the elite company of Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, and R. Ashwin.
Beyond red-ball cricket, Bumrah played a pivotal role in India’s T20 World Cup triumph , leading the bowling attack with 15 crucial wickets . His ability to deliver under pressure made him one of the key architects of India's success on the global stage.
The India-Pakistan clash in Dubai was already a spectacle, but Bumrah receiving his ICC honors just before the match added an emotional touch for Indian fans. Though he wasn't on the field, his achievements stood as a testament to his relentless dedication and world-class skill.
As the cricketing world continues to applaud Bumrah’s brilliance, Indian fans eagerly await his return to action. With his hunger for success and match-winning abilities, there's no doubt that he will come back stronger, ready to add more accolades to his already illustrious career.
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