ICC Faces Backlash Over T20I Player of the Year Nominations

Fans question the exclusion of Jasprit Bumrah and other top performers as ICC reveals its 2024 shortlist for T20I Cricketer of the Year.

The ICC announced four nominees for the 2024 Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year: Arshdeep Singh, Sikandar Raza, Travis Head, and Babar Azam.
Jasprit Bumrah, who was pivotal in India's T20 World Cup victory and named Player of the Tournament, was notably excluded from the list, sparking criticism from fans.
Arshdeep Singh, the sole Indian nominee, impressed with 36 wickets in 18 matches, including key performances in the T20 World Cup final.
Babar Azam's inclusion raised eyebrows due to his underwhelming performance in the T20 World Cup, despite being Pakistan's top T20I run-scorer for the year.
Sikandar Raza and Travis Head were recognized for their consistent contributions, with Raza excelling as an all-rounder for Zimbabwe and Head delivering explosive batting performances for Australia.