Overview

• Wisden editor Lawrence Booth criticizes Jay Shah’s transition from BCCI secretary to ICC chair as emblematic of India’s unchecked influence in cricket governance.
• The Almanack declares 2024 as the year cricket abandoned proper administration, citing India’s refusal to play in Pakistan and other power imbalances.
• Wisden labels the World Test Championship a 'shambles' and suggests a four-year, all-play-all format to ensure fairness and competitiveness.
• Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana are named the world’s leading male and female cricketers for their exceptional 2024 performances across formats.
• Five Cricketers of the Year are recognized for their achievements in the English summer, including Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, Dan Worrall, Liam Dawson, and Sophie Ecclestone.