Sat Jan 25 11:45:00 UTC 2025: ## Arshdeep Singh Crowned ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year

**Barbados, [Date of Publication]** – Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has been awarded the prestigious ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award. The 25-year-old’s stellar performance throughout 2024, culminating in India’s T20 World Cup victory, secured him the coveted title at the ICC Awards ceremony on Saturday.

Singh, India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is this year with an impressive 36 wickets in 18 matches, was instrumental in India’s World Cup triumph in the Caribbean and USA. His consistent ability to take wickets in both the powerplay and death overs, coupled with an economical bowling style, solidified his reputation as a world-class bowler. He achieved this with an average of 15.31 and an economy rate of 7.49, maintaining a strike rate of 10.80.

While four bowlers worldwide took more wickets in 2024, only Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga, among them, played for a full-member nation. Singh’s standout performance included a remarkable 4/9 against the USA during the World Cup group stage and a crucial 2/20 in the final against South Africa. His exceptional death bowling in the final, conceding only four runs in the penultimate over under immense pressure, was key to India’s victory.

Singh’s contributions extended beyond individual accolades. He was also named in the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year, alongside fellow Indians Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya. His consistent brilliance throughout the year, particularly in crucial moments, cemented his place as a leading figure in Indian cricket and a deserving recipient of the ICC’s top individual award.

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