The ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year 2024 has been announced, and while cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not part of the list, three Indian players have brought glory to the nation. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have been named in the prestigious lineup for their incredible performances this year. Here's everything you need to know about their achievements and the rest of the team.
Indian Cricketers Who Made It to the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal cemented his place at the top of the order with a remarkable 1,478 runs in 2024 at an average of 54.74. The young opener delivered back-to-back double centuries against England in February and a breathtaking 161 against Australia in Perth. His consistency and hunger for runs made him a standout performer.
Jasprit Bumrah, the world’s top-ranked Test bowler, was an unstoppable force. Claiming 71 wickets in 2024 at a jaw-dropping average of 14.92, Bumrah proved why he is one of the finest pacers in cricket today. His ability to deliver in crunch moments solidified his place in the team.
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja showcased his incredible versatility with both bat and ball. Scoring 527 runs and taking 48 wickets in the year, Jadeja was a vital asset for India, contributing significantly in all aspects of the game.
Global Talent Joins the Indian Trio in ICC Test Team of the Year 2024
The ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year features a mix of talent from across the globe. Besides the Indian trio, the team includes four players from England, two from New Zealand, and one each from Australia and Sri Lanka.
Captain Pat Cummins from Australia leads the team for the second consecutive year, having guided his side to the ICC World Test Championship Final. Cummins also picked up 37 wickets in nine matches at an average of 24.02.
Record-Breaking Performances Define the Team
The middle order boasts New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, England’s Joe Root and Harry Brook, and Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis. Williamson’s 1,013 runs came at an impressive average of nearly 60, while Root scored a massive 1,556 runs with six centuries, making him the leading run-scorer in 2024. Brook stunned the cricketing world with a 317-run innings against Pakistan, and Mendis became the fastest to 1,000 Test runs in 75 years.
England’s Jamie Smith, a rising star, earned the wicketkeeper slot with 637 runs in nine Tests, including a maiden century against Sri Lanka.
ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal (Ind), Ben Duckett (Eng), Kane Williamson (NZ), Joe Root (Eng), Harry Brook (Eng), Kamindu Mendis (SL), Jamie Smith (Eng) (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (Ind), Pat Cummins (Aus) (c), Matt Henry (NZ), Jasprit Bumrah (Ind).