ICC Men’s T20 Cricketer of the Year: ICC announced the Men’s T20 International Cricketer of the Year on Saturday. Arshdeep Singh, who performed brilliantly in T20 International last year, has received this honour. Arshdeep Singh has left behind Australia’s Travis Head, Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza.
Arshdeep’s Stellar Performance in 2024
Arshdeep Singh made his T20 International debut on 25 November 2022. In 2024, he proved to be effective with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Arshdeep Singh was the highest wicket-taker Indian bowler in T20 International in 2024.
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He took 36 wickets in 18 matches played last year. During this, Arshdeep Singh’s average was 13.50. 4/9 was his best bowling performance in T20 International last year. He bowled this against America in the T20 World Cup 2024. India won the T20 World Cup 2024 title. Arshdeep Singh played an important role in this.
Key Role in India’s T20 World Cup Victory
Arshdeep Singh was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup 2024. He bowled 30 overs in 8 matches and took 17 wickets at an average of 12.65.
Apart from him, Fazalhaq Farooqui also got 17 successes. India defeated South Africa in the final of the tournament. Arshdeep Singh was economical in this important match. He took 2 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs at an economy of 5.