Jasprit Bumrah Receives ICC Awards as India Faces Pakistan in Champions Trophy
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The India vs Pakistan match in the Champions Trophy 2025 has been highly anticipated, and the excitement was palpable as India pacer Jasprit Bumrah received his ICC awards before the start of the match. Bumrah, who is not playing in the Champions Trophy due to a back issue, was present to collect his awards, which include the Men's Cricketer of the Year and Men's Test Cricketer of the Year awards. The 31-year-old was also named in the Men's Test and T20I Teams for 2024, a testament to his outstanding performance in the past year.
Bumrah had an exceptional Test season in 2024, taking 71 wickets in 13 matches with an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.1. He became only the fourth Indian bowler to take 70 or more wickets in the conventional format in a calendar year, joining the likes of Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, and R. Ashwin. Bumrah's achievements were recognized by the ICC, and he was awarded the Men's Test Cricketer of the Year award. He also played a pivotal role in India's title triumph in the T20 World Cup in the Americas, taking 15 wickets in the global competition.
Before the match, Bumrah met his India teammates during their warm-up drills, and a picture of him and Virat Kohli deep in discussion at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium set social media ablaze. The two Indian cricketing greats were seen talking tactics, and fans couldn't get enough of the image. Bumrah's visit to Dubai was not only to meet his teammates but also to collect his ICC trophies, which included the ICC Player of the Year award. The pacer had a sensational 2024, and his awards were a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.
The match between India and Pakistan got off to a slow start, with Pakistan choosing to bat first after winning the toss. At the time of writing, Pakistan were 26/0 after six overs, with Imam-ul-Haq on 9 and Babar Azam on 10. India will be looking to strike early and put their arch-rivals on the back foot. The match is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams looking to outdo each other. Some of the key player statistics to watch out for include:
- Jasprit Bumrah's Test wickets in 2024: 71
- Bumrah's average in Tests in 2024: 14.92
- Bumrah's strike rate in Tests in 2024: 30.1
- Virat Kohli's ODI centuries: 46
- Babar Azam's ODI centuries: 19
The India vs Pakistan match is a highly anticipated encounter, and fans from both countries are eagerly waiting to see their teams in action. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams having a strong lineup of players. The tournament schedule is as follows:
- Match 1: India vs Pakistan
- Match 2: Australia vs England
- Match 3: South Africa vs New Zealand
- Match 4: India vs Australia
- Match 5: Pakistan vs England
- India
- Pakistan
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
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