The prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year has unveiled a stellar lineup, featuring England’s prolific run-scorers, Australia’s explosive left-hander, and India’s pace-bowling icon.
These nominees for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy have all showcased extraordinary performances across formats in 2024. Here are the players to make the list.
1100 runs from 12 Tests | Average: 55.00 | Highest Score: 317
Harry Brook has been a revelation for England in Test cricket, playing a pivotal role in their success throughout the year. His aggressive batting style and consistency have made him one of the most exciting players in world cricket. Brook played a key role in England’s historic series win over New Zealand, scoring back-to-back centuries.
His outstanding performances saw him dethrone Joe Root as the ICC Men’s Test Batting No.1.
71 wickets from 13 Tests | Average: 14.92 | Best Bowling: 6/45
15 wickets from 8 T20Is | Average: 8.26 | Economy: 4.17
Jasprit Bumrah made a remarkable comeback in 2024, dominating with both ball and leadership across formats. His incredible bowling skills helped India reach new heights, including an unbeaten run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where he picked up key wickets, including in the final against South Africa.
In Tests, Bumrah delivered consistently, finishing the year as one of the top wicket-takers. His standout moment came on India’s tour of Australia, where he led from the front in a historic victory.
1556 runs from 17 Tests | Average: 55.57 | Highest Score: 262
Joe Root, England’s batting mainstay, had another prolific year in 2024, surpassing 1000 Test runs for the fifth time in his career. His remarkable consistency, including six centuries, placed him among the best batters in the world.
Root’s performances were instrumental in England’s success, both home and away, and he remained a key figure in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings.
608 runs from 9 Tests | Average: 40.53 | Highest Score: 152
539 runs from 15 T20Is | Strike Rate: 178.47
Travis Head’s year was a showcase of his aggressive and dynamic batting. In T20Is, he played a key role in Australia’s run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, finishing among the tournament’s top run-scorers.
His ability to accelerate in crucial moments remains pivotal for Australia as the Aussies look to seal their place in the WTC Final.
You can vote for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy winner here.