Tue Jan 28 22:43:03 IST 2025: ## Bumrah Makes History: First Indian Fast Bowler to Win ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year
**Mumbai, India** – Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name in cricketing history, becoming the first Indian fast bowler to win the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024. He beat out strong competition from Harry Brook and Joe Root (England) and Travis Head (Australia) to claim the coveted award.
Bumrah’s exceptional performance throughout the year, particularly his remarkable 71 wickets in 13 Test matches at an average of 14.92, solidified his claim. His dominance was further highlighted by his leading wicket-taking performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, where he secured 32 wickets.
The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy is a highly coveted award, previously won by Indian cricketing legends Rahul Dravid (2004), Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016), and Virat Kohli (2017 and 2018). Bumrah’s achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian fast bowling. The announcement was made via a tweet showcasing the four nominees and highlighting Bumrah’s victory.
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