Zimbabwe and Afghanistan achieved record cricket totals in a test match that concluded with a draw. Zimbabwe finished with a record 586 runs, while Afghanistan surpassed their own record, reaching 699 before being all out.

After making a comeback to Test cricket in the Centurion Test against South Africa in 2023 following a back surgery, Bumrah emerged as a dominant force in 2024, topping the bowling charts with an impressive 71 wickets in 13 Tests—the highest by any bowler this year.

Jasprit Bumrah along with England batters Joe Root, Harry Brook and Sri Lanka all-rounder Kamindu Mendis were shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year on Monday.

Bumrah has been the best bowler in Test cricket in 2024 with 71 wickets from 13 matches at an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.16, the best figures for any bowler in the traditional format.

Jasprit Bumrah joined the nominees for ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year award after a number of Stellar Performances this year