"Indian team ka Kohinoor" - Fans erupt as Jasprit Bumrah wins ICC Player of the Month award for June
Team India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was named the men's ICC Player of the Month for June on Tuesday, July 9. The ace speedster piped fellow nominees Rohit Sharma and Rahmanullah Gurbaz to win the monthly award.
Bumrah clinched his maiden ICC Player of the Month award after a stunning run at the recently concluded 2024 T20 World Cup. The right-arm fast bowler was adjudged the Player of the Tournament, as the Men in Blue trumped South Africa by seven runs in the final.
The 30-year-old was one of the key architects in India ending their decade-long ICC trophy drought, bagging 15 wickets from eight outings at a fantastic economy rate of 4.17.
Following the announcement, several fans took to social media, celebrating Jasprit Bumrah winning the ICC Player of the Month award. Here are some of the top reactions:
Many Indian supporters lauded Jasprit Bumrah for consistently delivering under pressure for the team at the ICC event.
"Indian team ka Kohinoor (Team India's Kohinoor). JASPRIT BUMRAH :--ICC PLAYER OF THE MONTH for June." commented a fan.
"Best bowler in the universe." wrote another.
"What a bowler....best in all 3 formats....effective at any stage of the game....most improved and hardworking cricketer....respect." chimed in yet another.
Jasprit Bumrah bowled an impactful spell in the all-important 2024 T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa, registering impressive figures of 4-0-18-2.
He showcased tremendous composure under pressure in the death overs. The Proteas required 22 runs off 18 balls with five wickets in hand after 17 overs. Bumrah delivered a spectacular over at the crucial juncture, giving away just two runs while dismissing Marco Jansen.
"I will carry those memories with me forever" - Jasprit Bumrah on India's 2024 T20 World Cup triumph
After being named ICC Player of the Month for June, Jasprit Bumrah thanked fans who voted for him. He also mentioned that his teammates and coaches have played a significant role in his success.
Speaking about India's 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, he commented that it was a memory he would cherish forever. Bumrah was quoted as saying by the ICC:
"I am delighted to be named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June. It’s a special honour for me following a memorable few weeks spent in the USA and West Indies. We have had a lot to celebrate as a team, and I’m delighted to be able to add this personal accolade to the list. To perform as well as we did at the tournament and lift the trophy at the end is incredibly special, and I will carry those memories with me forever.
"I wish to congratulate my captain Rohit Sharma and Rahmanullah Gurbaz for their excellent performances in the same period, and I am humbled to have been chosen as the winner. Finally, I want to thank my family, all of my teammates and coaches as well as the fans who have voted for me. Their support pushes me to compete at the best of my ability in national colours."
It is worth mentioning that for the first time, the ICC Player of the Month winners for men and women are from the same country. Smriti Mandhana was the winner in the women's category.