Jasprit BumrahCricket Australia's impressive performance in 2024 earned him the captaincy of Cricket Australia's Test team of the year. The Indian spearhead has claimed 71 wickets in just 13 matches, at an average of 14.92 at a strike rate of 30.16. These numbers confirm his dominance as one of the most prolific bowlers in modern cricket.
Cricket Australia paid tribute to Bumrah, saying: “One of the greatest calendar years for a bowler ever; not since Dale Steyn took 74 wickets in 2008, and not since Imran Khan's 62 victims in 1982, has a bowler been so prolific as he has bowled One player at this great rate.
An exceptional year with the ball
Bumrah's exploits were not limited to one serial. He tormented Australia with 30 wickets continuously Border Gavaskar TrophyIt is considered one of the best innings by a visiting bowler. On his return home, he dismantled England's batting line-up, taking 19 wickets on surfaces where other seamers struggled.
like Cricket Australia “Bumrah cleaned England on useless home pitches, where all the other seamers were roaming the park,” he noted.
His consistency and influence throughout the year also earned him leadership responsibilities, a role he successfully embraced during India's win in Perth.
Yashavi Jaiswal shines brightly
Joining Bumrah in the XI is the batting sensation in India Yashavi Jaiswal. The young opener showed maturity beyond his years, amassing 1478 runs in 15 matches at an average of 54.74. With three centuries and nine fifties, Jaiswal finished the year as the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket.
Jaiswal's successive double centuries against England ensured a home win for India, while his scintillating 161 in Perth was pivotal in India's victory Down Under. His 36 sixes in the calendar year set a new international benchmark in Test cricket.
Cricket Australia described him as “India's bright young batting star, who played with the composure and class of a veteran.”
Notable omissions and global representation
Australia Special Pat cumindespite taking 37 wickets from nine matches at an average of 24.02, did not make the cut. Instead, his compatriots Alex Curry and Josh Hazlewood She represented the host country in the eleventh.
The squad also included prominent players from around the world of cricket: England's Ben Duckett, Joe RootHarry Brock; New Zealand Rasheen Ravindra Henry died; Sri Lanka Kamindu Mendis; And South Africa Keshav Maharaj.
Best Australian Cricket Test Team of 2024:
- Yashavi Jaiswal (India)
- Ben Duckett (England)
- Joe Root (England)
- Rasheen Ravindra (New Zealand)
- Harry Brook (England)
- Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka)
- Alex Carey (Australia) (wicket-keeper)
- Matt Henry (New Zealand)
- Jasprit Bumrah (India) (Capt
- Josh Hazlewood (Australia)
- Keshav Maharaj (South Africa)
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