The year 2024 saw the test match arenas come to life once again courtesy of some of the game’s most electrifying rising talents and the absolute nailed-on established stars who all find a place in ProSports’ World Test XI.
From Bangladesh’s shock triumph in Pakistan to Australia’s latest thrilling win over India at the MCG, test cricket saw some of the greatest players put on a show.
Here is ProSports’ Test Team of 2024:
Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)
If 2023 was a preview of what the Southpaw was capable of, 2024 was his crowning year. At just 23 years old, Jaiswal has shown panache and surety in his batting way beyond his years. He perfectly encapsulates what modern cricket is. Equally capable of playing classic and rock-n-roll cricket in the same innings, he is poised to be the face of the Indian team for years to come.
2024 Stats
| Matches Played | Innings Played | Not Outs | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Hundreds | Fifties | Ducks | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 29 | 2 | 1478 | 214* | 54.74 | 2131 | 69.35 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 168 | 36 |
Ben Duckett (England)
The face of England’s BazBall revolution, Duckett continued his test resurgence in 2024. The 30-year-old underlined his credentials in testing conditions of Pakistan and India, proving that his re-introduction in test cricket was not a fluke. With plenty of years ahead of him, Duckett may find himself on such lists quite a few times.
2024 Stats:
| Matches Played | Innings Played | Not Outs | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Hundreds | Fifties | Ducks | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 32 | 1 | 1149 | 153 | 37.06 | 1320 | 87.04 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 153 | 7 |
Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)
Ostensibly New Zealand’s next great hope, Rachin Ravindra reintroduced fans to his immense talent in 2024. His 240 against South Africa set the tone for his year before his exploits helped the Kiwis sweep India at their home. The 25-year-old is poised to take over the burden from the greats when players like Kane Williamson call it a day but he looks up to the task.
2024 Stats:
| Matches Played | Innings Played | Not Outs | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Hundreds | Fifties | Ducks | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 24 | 1 | 984 | 240 | 42.78 | 1636 | 60.14 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 103 | 11 |
Joe Root (England)
Not a single soul on this planet has scored more runs than Joe Root in Test cricket this year. With his place in the team under the microscope, Root quickly reminded everyone of his place as one of the greatest batters of all time with a record-setting year. Alone at the mountain top of England’s highest run-getters in Test cricket, Root has more records to break in his view.
2024 Stats:
| Matches Played | Innings Played | Not Outs | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Hundreds | Fifties | Ducks | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 31 | 3 | 1556 | 262 | 55.57 | 2455 | 63.38 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 147 | 2 |
Harry Brook (England)
At the forefront of England’s test revolution, Harry Brook continued his upward ascent in 2024 with another remarkable year. With his peak years still ahead of him, Brook has a chance of setting unprecedented records before his career is done.
2024 Stats:
| Matches Played | Innings Played | Not Outs | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Hundreds | Fifties | Ducks | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 20 | 0 | 1100 | 317 | 55.00 | 1294 | 85.00 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 105 | 14 |
Kamindu Mendis ( Sri Lanka)
After getting a single game last year, Kamindu Mendis finally introduced himself to a global audience in 2024. Him being tied with the great Don Breadman on a list for faster to 1000 runs underlines his immense potential going forward. Still just 26, Mendis has years ahead of him to keep setting more records.
2024 Stats:
| Matches Played | Innings Played | Not Outs | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Hundreds | Fifties | Ducks | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 16 | 2 | 1049 | 182* | 74.92 | 1582 | 66.30 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 108 | 21 |
Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) (WK)
Pakistan’s sole representation in the list after a down year for the Green Shirts. Rizwan continued to hold up his end despite his team’s struggles in the longest format of the game. If his performances are any indication, Rizwan will likely keep his place in the team for years to come.
2024 Stats:
| Matches Played | Innings Played | Not Outs | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Hundreds | Fifties | Ducks | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 13 | 1 | 539 | 171* | 44.91 | 901 | 59.82 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 46 | 6 |
Ravindra Jadeja:
Often tasked with bailing India out in all three departments, Jadeja has rightfully earned his place in the ProSports’ World Test XI for 2024. He has taken the fourth most wickets in Tests this year while being 28th on the list of run scorers underlining his importance for India in every scenario.
2024 Stats:
Batting
| Matches Played | Innings Played | Not Outs | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Hundreds | Fifties | Ducks | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 18 | 0 | 527 | 112 | 29.27 | 1045 | 50.43 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 42 | 11 |
Bowling
| Matches Played | Innings Played | Overs Bowled | Maidens | Runs Conceded | Wickets Taken | Best Bowling (Innings) | Best Bowling (Match) | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Strike Rate | 5-Wicket Hauls | 10-Wicket Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 21 | 350.1 | 47 | 1166 | 48 | 5/41 | 10/120 | 24.29 | 3.32 | 43.7 | 3 | 1 |
Matt Henry (New Zealand)
Often left on his own as the sole bowling hope for the Kiwis, Matt Henry continued to rise to the occasion time after time in 2024. He was vital in helping New Zealand earn a historic win in India and fought valiantly against South Africa, England and Australia. His average of 18.58 was also only bettered by a generational run by Jasprit Bumrah.
2024 Stats:
| Matches Played | Innings Played | Balls Bowled | Overs Bowled | Maidens | Runs Conceded | Wickets Taken | Best Bowling (Innings) | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Strike Rate | 5-Wicket Hauls | 10-Wicket Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 18 | 1631 | 271.5 | 56 | 892 | 48 | 7/67 | 18.58 | 3.28 | 33.97 | 3 | – |
Jasprit Bumrah (India)(C)
Jasprit Bumrah’s 2024 run can be summarised in one word, historic. The modern great toyed with record books after every single game and terrorised batters in every corner of the earth. Without much support from the others, Bumrah almost single-handedly carried India to another WTC final appearance. With questions surrounding Rohit Sharm’s leadership, we might be looking at the next Indian test captain.
2024 Stats:
| Matches | Innings | Overs | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | BBI | BBM | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 5W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 26 | 357.0 | 2142 | 85 | 1060 | 71 | 6/45 | 9/91 | 14.92 | 2.96 | 30.1 | 5 | 0 |
Gus Atkinson (England)
Angus Alexander Patrick Atkinson finished 2024 with the second most Test wickets behind only Bumrah. With favourable home conditions set to aid him, the 26-year-old will likely spearhead England’s bowling attack for years to come.
2024 Stats:
| Matches | Innings | Overs | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | BBI | BBM | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 5W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 21 | 308.4 | 1852 | 52 | 1152 | 52 | 7/45 | 9/91 | 22.15 | 3.73 | 35.61 | 3 | 1 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | India |
| Ben Duckett | England |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand |
| Joe Root | England |
| Harry Brook | England |
| Kamindu Mendis | Sri Lanka |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan |
| Ravindra Jadeja | India |
| Matt Henry | New Zealand |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India |
| Gus Atkinson | England |
The ProSports World Test XI for 2024 is aimed towards achieving a balanced squad after thorough examination of the stats. Let us know who makes your World Test XI 2024 in the comments.
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