Jasprit BumrahA stellar performance in 2024 saw him become Cricket Australia’s Test captain of the year. The Indian pace spearhead has picked up a jaw-dropping 71 wickets in just 13 games, averaging 14.92 and striking at a strike rate of 30.16. These figures underline his dominance as one of the most prolific bowlers in modern cricket.

Cricket Australia heaped praise on Bumrah, saying: “This is the greatest year ever for a bowler; not since Dale Steyn took 74 wickets in 2008 No bowler has been so prolific, not since Imran Khan in 1982 when he bowled 62 balls.”

an extraordinary year

Bumrah’s exploits were not limited to a single series. He tormented Australia with 30 wickets in the match Border-Gavaskar Trophyconsidered one of the best tours by visiting bowlers. Back home, he dismantled England’s batting line-up, taking 19 wickets on a pitch where other seamers struggled.

as australian cricket noted, “Bumrah cleaned up England’s side on a futile homestand while all the other seamers were walking around the park.”

His consistency and influence throughout the year also earned him leadership responsibilities, a role he successfully assumed during India’s win in Perth.

Yashasvi Jaiswal shines

Joining Bumrah are India’s batting stars Yashasvi Jaiswal. The young opener has shown maturity beyond his years, scoring 1,478 runs in 15 games at an average of 54.74. Jaiswal ended the year with three centuries and nine fifties, becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket.

Jaiswal hit two back-to-back hundreds against England to win the home series for India, while his brilliant 161 in Perth was key to India’s win in Australia . He hit 36 ​​sixes during the year, setting a new global benchmark in Test cricket.

Cricket Australia described him as “India’s bright young batting star who plays with veteran composure and class.”

Notable Omissions and Global Representation

Australia’s own Pat CumminsDespite taking 37 wickets in 9 games at an average of 24.02, he failed to make the cut. Instead, his compatriots Alex Carey and Josh Hazlewood Represented the host country in eleven World Cups.

The line-up also includes outstanding performers from the world of cricket: England’s Ben Duckett; Joe Rootand Harry Brooke; New Zealand Rachin Ravindra and Matt Henry; Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis; and South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj.

Cricket Australia’s best Test team for 2024:

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)
2. Ben Duckett (England)
3. Joe Root (England)
4. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)
5. Harry Brooke (England)
6. Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka)
7. Alex Carey (Australia) (Goalkeeper)
8. Matt Henry (New Zealand)
9. Jasprit Bumrah (India) (Captain)
10. Josh Hazlewood (Australia)
11. Keshav Maharaj (South Africa)

To stay updated with all the latest cricket happenings, follow Cicada exist WhatsApp, Facebook, twitter, telegraphand Instagram