Overview

• Jasprit Bumrah was named Leading Men's Cricketer in the World for 2024 after taking 71 Test wickets at an average under 15 and excelling in the T20 World Cup.
• Bumrah became the first Test bowler in history to claim 200 wickets at an average below 20, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest bowlers of all time.
• Smriti Mandhana was recognized as the Leading Women's Cricketer in the World, scoring a record 1,659 international runs in 2024, the highest ever by a woman in a calendar year.
• Nicholas Pooran was named Leading T20 Cricketer for his standout performances in the shortest format, underscoring the format's growing specialization.
• Wisden’s annual awards, published since 1864, remain cricket’s most prestigious individual honors, celebrating excellence and versatility across genders and formats.