Wisden’s Leading Cricketers of the Year

Nicholas Pooran: Leading T20 Cricketer

LONDON, England, CMC – Following a superb 2024, West Indies’ T20 star Nicholas Pooran has been voted Wisden’s Leading T20 Cricketer in the World.

After a record-breaking year, the 29-year-old left-handed batsman earned the prestigious award that saw him set a new mark for the most T20 runs in a calendar year.

His 2331 runs scored at an average of 40 eclipsed Mohammad Rizwan’s T20 record for a calendar year of 2,036, which had been set in 2021.

Pooran, who overtook Chris Gayle to become West Indies’ leading T20 scorer, also hit the most sixes in a calendar year in T20 cricket.

He broke Gayle’s record of 135 sixes in 2015, smashing 139 sixes.

Other Leading Cricketers

Meanwhile, India’s fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and opening batter Smriti Mandhana were crowned the World’s leading male and female cricketers, respectively.

Bumrah won the honor in the men’s section after a stellar 2024 when he excelled across formats and was named player of the tournament as India won the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies.

Mandhana won the women’s honor after a prolific 2024 that included five hundred–four in one-day internationals.

She also led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first Women’s Premier League title last year.

Conclusion

The year 2024 was indeed a remarkable one for cricket, with numerous records being broken and new milestones achieved. The recognition of Nicholas Pooran, Jasprit Bumrah, and Smriti Mandhana as leading cricketers is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the sport.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Leading T20 Cricketer of the Year?

Nicholas Pooran has been voted Wisden’s Leading T20 Cricketer in the World for 2024.

What records did Nicholas Pooran break in 2024?

Pooran broke the record for the most T20 runs in a calendar year, scoring 2331 runs, and also hit the most sixes in a calendar year in T20 cricket, smashing 139 sixes.