After a disappointing exclusion from the ODI lineupjb casino, India finally finds a reason to celebrate at the ICC Awards 2024. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal have all earned well-deserved spots in the ICC Test Team of the Year 2024, announced on Friday. (More Cricket News)

The red-ball lineup of the year features three Indians, four Englishmen and two New Zealanders, including the redoubtable Kane Williamson.

From the 2023 World Cup-winning team Australia, only captain Pat Cummins stands as the lone warrior to make the ICC all-star team, retaining his position as captain.

Speaking of the Indian contingent, it was expected that 23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal would make it to the list for his exceptional season. The young opener amassed an impressive 1,478 runs in 2024, boasting an average of 54.74, with only England's Joe Root surpassing him in the run tally.

Ravindra Jadeja also had a remarkable 2024, contributing 527 runs at an average of 29.27 and taking 48 wickets at an impressive 24.29. His standout performances included a home series against New Zealand, where he shone with the ball, claiming 16 wickets, featuring a 10-wicket haul at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Now, the top four teams have entered the semifinals and the last two teams will have to fight for the fifth spot on the table. India have won all of their five matches. Pakistan are second with two wins and two draws.

South Korea, meanwhile, are placed fourth in the standings with 6 points, with one win, three draws, and one loss. They were surpassed by China, who secured 2 wins and as many points. Korea’s season began with a 5-5 draw against Japan, followed by a 2-2 draw with Pakistan, their first victory with a 3-2 win over China, 3-1 loss at the hands of India and a 3-3 draw against Malaysia in their final pool match.

And as for Jasprit Bumrah, it was not just a year, it was a magical journey that aslo saw him becoming the first bowler to average under 20 with a minimum of 200 wickets in Test cricket history.

Bumrah picked 71 wickets in 2024 at an average of 14.92, finishing as the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket for the year.

In the crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which India lost after 10 years of dominance, Jasprit Bumrah won millions of hearts also earning the Player of the BGT 2024-25 Series honour.4

Jasprit Bumrah stood out as captain in the absence of Rohit Sharma in the first match where he delivered a magical spell of 5/30. He took a total of 32 wickets in the India vs Australia Test series.

Meanwhile, the Indian men failed to secure a place in the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year 2024. Get more details on the 50-over all-star XI, HERE.

Pat Cummins (c) (Australia), Yashasvi Jaiswal (India), Ben Duckett (England), Kane Williamson (New Zealand), Joe Root (England), Harry Brook (England), Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka), Jamie Smith (wk) (England), Ravindra Jadeja (India), Matt Henry (New Zealand), Jasprit Bumrah (India).

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