Sun Jan 26 02:50:12 IST 2025: ## Rising Star Arshdeep Singh Crowned ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year

**Mumbai, India – January 25, 2025** – Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been named the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2024. The 24-year-old’s exceptional performance throughout the year, culminating in India’s T20 World Cup victory, secured him the prestigious award.

Singh’s impressive statistics speak for themselves. In 18 matches, he claimed 36 wickets at an average of 13.50 and an economy rate of 7.49 – the best average among the top five wicket-takers from full ICC members. His consistent excellence was crucial to India’s success, particularly in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. He was instrumental in leading the attack as India rebuilt its T20I squad following their World Cup triumph.

“Feels great to win the ICC T20I men’s cricketer of the year award,” Singh told the ICC. “The most special moment was winning the T20 World Cup final.” He added, “I just try to bring the best out of myself for the team and give them good results.”

Singh’s meteoric rise continued after the World Cup win, with the Punjab Kings securing his services in the IPL auction for a staggering 18 crore rupees, exercising their Right To Match card after initially releasing him.

The award caps off a remarkable year for Singh, cementing his status as one of the world’s leading T20I bowlers.

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