World No. 1 Test bowler Jasprit Bumrah and talented Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal earned spots in the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024. The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the prestigious lineup on Friday, January 24.
Despite being sidelined recently due to fitness concerns, Bumrah had an exceptional year in 2024. He played 13 Test matches, taking an impressive 71 wickets, the highest by any bowler that year. Notably, in the five-match Test series against Australia, Bumrah dismissed 32 batters across nine innings, showcasing his dominance and skill.
Indian Players in ICC Test Team of the Year 2024
India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been included in the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024 after delivering his career-best performance in Test cricket. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the Men’s Test Team of the Year on Friday, January 24, featuring three Indian players in the XI.
Bumrah dominated the format in 2024, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 71 wickets from 13 matches (26 innings) at a phenomenal average of 14.92, including five five-wicket hauls. His outstanding performances not only propelled him to the top of the ICC Test bowler rankings but also earned him the best-ever ratings achieved by an Indian bowler in the format.
Joining Bumrah in the elite team is rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had a remarkable year with the bat. The young opener emerged as the second-highest run-scorer of 2024, amassing 1,478 runs in 15 matches (29 innings) at an impressive average of 54.74. His consistent run included three centuries and nine fifties.
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also secured a spot in the team for his stellar contributions with both bat and ball. Jadeja scored 527 runs at an average of 29.27 and claimed 48 wickets at an average of 24.29. His bowling achievements helped him climb into India’s top five all-time highest wicket-takers in Test cricket, surpassing legends Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan.
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Pat Cummins Leads ICC Test Team of the Year 2024
Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, was named skipper of the ICC Test Team of the Year for the second consecutive year. Under his leadership, Australia secured six victories in nine matches in 2024. Cummins was also the team’s top wicket-taker, claiming 37 wickets from nine matches at an average of 24.02. His leadership helped Australia triumph in series against Pakistan, New Zealand, and India.
England’s star batters Joe Root and Harry Brook earned spots in the team after stellar performances with the bat. Ben Duckett was also selected as the opener. Jamie Smith was recognized for a remarkable debut year as the wicketkeeper. Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis was the sole representative from his country, while New Zealand’s Kane Williamson and Matt Henry were also included in the XI.
ICC Test Team of the Year 2024
Check the table below for the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024, which features top performers from around the world:
| ICC Test Team of the Year 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Player | Country | Role |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | India | Opener |
| Ben Duckett | England | Opener |
| Kane Williamson | New Zealand | Batsman |
| Joe Root | England | Batsman |
| Harry Brook | England | Batsman |
| Kamindu Mendis | Sri Lanka | All-rounder |
| Jamie Smith (wk) | England | Wicketkeeper |
| Ravindra Jadeja | India | All-rounder |
| Pat Cummins (c) | Australia | Captain |
| Matt Henry | New Zealand | Bowler |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | Bowler |
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FAQs
Q.1. Who is the captain of the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024?
Ans. Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia, leads the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024 for the second consecutive year.
Q.2. How many wickets did Jasprit Bumrah take in 2024?
Ans. Jasprit Bumrah took 71 wickets in 13 Test matches during 2024, making him the highest wicket-taker of the year.
Q.3. Which Indian players are in the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024?
Ans. The Indian players in the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024 are Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Ravindra Jadeja.
Q.4. Who scored the most runs for India in Test cricket in 2024?
Ans. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the second-highest run-scorer of 2024, amassing 1,478 runs at an average of 54.74.
Q.5. Which Sri Lankan player was selected for the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024?
Ans. Kamindu Mendis from Sri Lanka was the sole representative from his country in the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024.
