Jasprit Bumrah receives ICC awards from Jay Shah in Dubai
What's the story
India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah was spotted at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium ahead of India's Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan.
Notably, Bumrah is missing the tournament due to a back injury.
His visit was to receive his ICC Awards from ICC chief Jay Shah.
Earlier this year, Bumrah won the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year and Test Cricketer awards.
He was also named in ICC's Test and T20I teams of the Year.
Team reunion
Bumrah shares heartwarming moments with team
Bumrah also shared a touching moment with his bowling partner Mohammed Shami, who was gearing up to lead the attack against Pakistan in their Group A match.
It was their first reunion on a cricket pitch after over a year.
Bumrah also had a warm exchange with Virat Kohli ahead of the crucial match.
These interactions added an emotional touch to the pre-match preparations.
Squad changes
Bumrah's absence and Shami's comeback
As mentioned, Bumrah was ruled out of the CT due to a back injury he had picked up during India's Test tour of Australia earlier in 2025.
Young pacer Harshit Rana was named as his replacement for the tournament.
Meanwhile, Shami made a stunning comeback after being out of international cricket for over 14 months due to an ankle injury.
His return was further delayed after he picked up a knee injury during the final phase of his rehabilitation.
Award ceremony
Bumrah honored as ICC Cricketer of the Year
Bumrah was awarded the ICC Cricketer of the Year Award for 2024 by board president Jay Shah in Dubai.
His wife Sanjana Ganesan, who is on broadcast duties, accompanied him and Shah during the award presentation ceremony.
As mentioned, Bumrah's awards for 2024 included Men's Cricketer of the Year, Test Cricketer awards and a place in the ICC Test Team of the Year.
Cricket achievements
Bumrah's impressive performance in 2024
Bumrah's 2024 was phenomenal as he took 71 wickets in 13 Tests at a brilliant average of 14.92.
He also won the 'Player of the Tournament' award at the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies, taking 15 wickets at an incredible average of 8.27 and an economy of 4.17.
These numbers highlight his immense contribution to Team India's success in 2024.
Notably, he also won the Man of the Series award in the Border-Gavaskar-Trophy (32 wickets).
Twitter Post
Bumrah poses with the awards!Â
Jasprit Bumrah receives his #ICCAwards and Team Of The Year caps for a stellar 2024 🙌
— ICC (@ICC) February 23, 2025
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ICC Men’s Test Cricketer Of The Year 🎖️
ICC Men’s Test Team Of The Year 🧢
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