No Pakistani players in ICC Test team of the Year 2024
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the Men’s Test Team of the Year 2024, with Australia’s Pat Cummins continuing as captain, reported 24News HD channel on Friday.
The lineup, comprised of top-performing players from across the world, does not feature a single Pakistan player, highlighting the national team’s dismal run in the format.
Cummins, celebrated for leading Australia to landmark Test series victories against West Indies, New Zealand, and India, was an obvious choice for captaincy. In addition to his leadership, the 31-year-old all-rounder claimed 37 wickets at an average of 24.02 and contributed 306 runs with the bat.
The team’s batting lineup boasts India’s rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a staggering 1,478 runs at an average of 54.74, earning him a spot as an opener alongside England’s Ben Duckett, who amassed 1,149 runs in 2024.
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, despite battling injuries, secured his place as a reliable top-order batter, thanks to his consistent performances throughout the year.
England’s prolific batter Joe Root led the year’s Test run-scoring charts with 1,556 runs at an average of 55.57, including five centuries. Root is joined in the middle order by England’s Harry Brook and India’s all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, both of whom delivered impactful performances across formats. England’s wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith adds further depth to the middle order.
Australia’s Cummins is supported by India’s Jasprit Bumrah, whose incredible bowling in the five-match series against Australia saw him claim 32 wickets at a jaw-dropping average of 13.06.
Bumrah’s leadership in securing India’s historic opening victory in the series further highlighted his all-round contribution.
New Zealand’s pacer Matt Henry, who finished as the fourth-highest wicket-taker in 2024 with 48 scalps, rounds out the team’s pace attack. His ability to consistently deliver breakthroughs made him a crucial asset.
ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year 2024:
Pat Cummins (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ben Duckett, Kane Williamson, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Kamindu Mendis, Jamie Smith, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Matt Henry.