Jasprit Bumrah Named Captain of Cricket Australia’s 2024 Men’s Test Team; Yashasvi Jaiswal Also Selected

Jasprit Bumrah Leads Cricket Australia Men’s Test Team in 2024

In an exciting development for cricket fans, India’s ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been selected by Cricket Australia to lead the Men’s Test Team in 2024. Joining him in this prestigious XI is the young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal, showcasing talent from six different nations.

A Diverse Playing XI

The selected team features key players from various cricketing nations. Alongside Bumrah and Jaiswal, Australia’s Josh Hazlewood and wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey make the cut. New Zealand’s Matt Henry and Rachin Ravindra are also part of this elite group, while England is represented by Joe Root, Ben Duckett, and Harry Brook, all of whom have made remarkable contributions throughout the year. Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis and South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj round out this impressive lineup.

Record-Setting Performances

Yashasvi Jaiswal has had a phenomenal year, scoring an outstanding 161 in Perth and achieving back-to-back double centuries, which played a crucial role in India’s victories over England. He set a record for the most sixes in a year (36) and became the Indian opener with the highest runs in a calendar year.

England’s Ben Duckett also made waves with his aggressive batting style, scoring centuries in Rajkot and Multan. Joe Root continued his exceptional form, adding six hundreds to his tally, including an unbeaten 262 in Multan.

Recognizing Excellence

With a total of 71 wickets at an impressive average of 14.92, Bumrah has solidified his position as the standout bowler of the year. His leadership will undoubtedly inspire the team as they take on upcoming challenges.

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