The year 2024 was filled with many memorable moments for Indian cricket fans. In particular, the cooperation of Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024 is a proud moment for Indian cricket. A total of 11 players, including four English players and Australia captain Pat Cummins, were included in this team.
Jasprit Bumrah: Best Bowler of the Year
The level of bowling that Jasprit Bumrah established in 2024 was excellent. He took a total of 71 wickets in 2024, with an average of just 14.92. His best bowling performance was seen in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he took 32 wickets. India may have lost this trophy 1-3, but Bumrah’s performance has been recorded in the pages of history.
Earlier in the year, Bumrah took 19 wickets in four matches against England. He especially left England batsmen helpless by taking nine wickets in Visakhapatnam. After this, in the home series against Bangladesh, he maintained his rhythm by taking 11 wickets in two matches. Although his performance against New Zealand was a bit quiet, against Australia he cemented his place among the greatest bowlers in Test history.
Ravindra Jadeja: Symbol of all-round performance
Ravindra Jadeja’s year 2024 will be remembered for all-round performance. He scored 527 runs with the bat and took 48 wickets with the ball. His batting average was 29.27 and his bowling average was 24.29, which is a testament to his balanced skills.
Jadeja played his role, especially in difficult situations for India. Whether it was scoring runs in the middle order or taking wickets by taking advantage of the turn on the pitch, he contributed in every possible way for his team.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: Unique achievement of a young batsman
23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal strengthened the Indian Test batting order in 2024. After a tough series in South Africa, Jaiswal made a brilliant comeback by scoring 712 runs in the home series against England. This included two double centuries and three half centuries.
Jaiswal also scored three half centuries against Bangladesh. In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he played a brilliant innings of 161 runs in the second inning in Perth, which shows his mental strength and technical skills.
Throughout the year, Jaiswal scored a total of 1,478 runs, with an average of 54.74. This performance made him not only the second-highest run scorer in India but also in the world. He was only ahead of England’s Joe Root, who scored 1,556 runs.
Other players and important participants of the team
The ICC Test Team of the Year featured not only Indian players but also the best players from other countries.
Kane Williamson (New Zealand): Williamson scored 1,013 runs in 2024 and averaged 59.58. He was the key player to strengthen the team’s top order.
Joe Root (England): England’s veteran batsman Root scored 1,556 runs in 2024, the most by any batsman. His average was 55.57.
Pat Cummins (Australia): Australia captain and fast bowler Pat Cummins took 37 wickets and scored 306 runs in 2024. Under his leadership, Australia won series against India, New Zealand, and the West Indies.
Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka): With 1,049 runs and an amazing average of 74.92, Mendis’ performance was counted among the best batsmen of the year.
Four England players: Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith put England in a strong position by making great contributions.
ICC Test Team of the Year 2024:
- Pat Cummins (captain) (Australia)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)
- Ben Duckett (England)
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
- Joe Root (England)
- Harry Brook (England)
- Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka)
- Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper) (England)
- Ravindra Jadeja (India)
- Matt Henry (New Zealand)
- Jasprit Bumrah (India)
The participation of Indian players in the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024 proves how effective Indian cricket is at the global level. Bumrah, Jadeja and Jaiswal have shown through their performances what can be achieved with hard work and dedication. This team not only recognizes the skills of the players but is also a proof to their dedication and consistancy towards the game.