I am truly honored to receive the Sir Garfield Sobers Award – Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah was in sensational form across 2024, showcasing moments of brilliance across all formats of the game. As a result of his unparalleled levels of performance in the year, he was conferred with the honour of the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024.

Talking to ICC after being honoured with one of the biggest individual awards in cricket, Bumrah said, “I am truly honored to receive the Sir Garfield Sobers Award, and this recognition means so much to me.”

He further added, “I am grateful to the cricketing fraternity for this appreciation, which I share with India, my family, and my teammates. My focus remains on contributing to the team and striving to achieve our collective goals.”

Bumrah concluded, “The year 2024 was incredibly special - winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados and also contributing as much as I could across all three formats of the game. I dedicate this award to everyone who has believed in me, the power of hard work and dreams, and to bowlers worldwide who continue to inspire and strive for excellence.”