Premier Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah earned high praise from teammate Mohammed Siraj following India’s historic victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Bumrah, named Player of the Tournament, played a pivotal role in ending India’s ICC title drought after 11 years. Throughout the tournament, the 30-year-old led India’s bowling attack with skill and finesse, consistently delivering crucial overs and perplexing opposition batters with his varied bowling arsenal. Bumrah’s standout performance included claiming 15 wickets in 8 matches at an impressive economy rate of 4.18.
In the intense final against South Africa, Bumrah once again proved his mettle, securing two key wickets for just 18 runs in his four overs. His stellar performance was instrumental as India clinched the title, dispelling memories of past heartbreaks. Notably, Bumrah’s contributions helped India maintain an unbeaten record throughout the tournament, cementing his status as a match-winner on the grand stage of international cricket.