Overview

• The 162nd Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack critiques Jay Shah’s seamless promotion from BCCI secretary to ICC chair, calling it a symbol of cricket’s governance failures in 2024.
• Wisden editor Lawrence Booth highlights England and Australia’s failure to challenge India’s growing monopoly over global cricket administration.
• India’s refusal to play in Pakistan for the Champions Trophy and the tournament’s relocation to the Gulf reflect broader concerns over equity and decision-making in cricket.
• Wisden names Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, Sophie Ecclestone, Liam Dawson, and Dan Worrall as its Cricketers of the Year for their performances during the English summer.
• Indian players Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana are honored as Wisden’s Leading Cricketers in the World for 2024, underscoring their exceptional global impact.