“ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2024 Announced”

Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional performances during India’s tour of Australia in December 2024 have earned him the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award, surpassing strong competition from Pat Cummins and Dane Paterson.
Over three Test matches, Bumrah claimed an impressive 22 wickets at an astonishing average of 14.22, leading India’s bowling attack single-handedly.
Bumrah’s brilliance was evident from the start, with a standout performance in Adelaide where his four-wicket haul helped minimize Australia’s lead in the first innings, keeping India within striking distance.
He followed this up with a sensational display in Brisbane, where he took six wickets in the first innings, dismantling Australia’s batting order. Bumrah added three more wickets in the second innings, completing a nine-wicket match haul.
His efforts ensured that the rain-affected match ended in a draw, keeping India alive in the series.
In the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Bumrah delivered yet another stellar performance. He picked up four wickets in the first innings, providing a rare highlight in an otherwise lackluster bowling effort by the Indian team.
He then secured a five-wicket haul in the second innings, bowling Australia out for 234. Despite his heroics, India’s batting faltered, leading to a 184-run defeat.