Bumrah claims the award after a sensational 2024 saw him take 71 wickets in 13 matches in both home and away conditions at a staggering average of just 14.92, including winning Player of the Series award in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bumrah, 31, also becomes the first Indian cricketer since Virat Kohli to win the prestigious honour, who won the coveted trophy in 2018.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am deeply honored to receive the ICC Men\u2019s Test Cricketer of the Year award. Test cricket has always been a format I hold close to my heart, and to be recognized on this platform is truly special. This award is not just a reflection of my individual efforts but also of the unwavering support of my teammates, coaches, and fans who continue to believe and inspire me every day. Representing India is a privilege I deeply cherish, and knowing my efforts bring smiles to people around the world makes this journey even more special,\u201d said Bumrah in an ICC statement on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
There was more cheer for India as vice-captain Smriti Mandhana won her first ICC Women\u2019s ODI Cricketer of the Year award since 2018 after 2024 saw her amass 747 runs at an average of 57.46, including hitting four centuries \u2013 the most by any women\u2019s batter in a calendar year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been an absolute honour to win the ICC Women\u2019s ODI Cricketer of the Year Award for 2024. I remember how special it was to have won this award in 2018 for the first time. It had fuelled my ambition to do well for my country. And now, having won the award for the second time it will motivate me even more to strive for excellence. It is an immense joy and a matter of pride to represent my country at the highest level and it makes me happy to play a role in helping the team succeed. I want to dedicate this award to my teammates, coaches and family who have been my absolute pillars of support,\u201d stated Smriti.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Afghanistan\u2019s seam-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai won the ICC Men\u2019s ODI Cricketer of the Year award after amassing 417 runs at an average of 52.12, while picking 17 wickets at 20.47.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am very proud to have been named the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year after a memorable year. It is an honour that I cherish both as an individual and as part of a talented Afghanistan team. I would like to thank my teammates, coaches, support staff and fans for their support and prayers. It is thanks to these that I have been able to win this award,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Afghanistan\u2019s seam-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai won the ICC Men\u2019s ODI Cricketer of the Year award after amassing 417 runs at an average of 52.12, while picking 17 wickets at 20.47.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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