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Sports & AwardsSkim2025-01-27
ICC Awards 2024 Recognizes Indian Cricketers
What Happened
In January 2025, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced its 2024 annual awards. India's Jasprit Bumrah won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year and the Men's Test Cricketer of the Year. Additionally, Smriti Mandhana and Arshdeep Singh secured the Women's ODI and Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year awards, respectively.
Why It Matters
Bumrah became the first Indian fast bowler to win the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, highlighting India's emergence as a dominant force in global pace bowling. These multiple accolades collectively reinforce India's comprehensive excellence across both men's and women's international cricket formats.
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