English batsmen Harry Brook and Joe Root as well as Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Australian batsman Travis Head have been nominated for the coveted Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy given to the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year, the council announced on Monday.
Brook produced fireworks in all formats during a memorable year on the international stage, lighting up England’s Test, ODI and T20I encounters with explosive hitting and boasting an average of over 50 in all three formats.
His compatriot Joe Root earns a nomination following a scintillating year in the longest format, having struck more runs (1,556) and more centuries (six) than any other batter.
Another star performer at the peak of his powers in 2024 was sensational Indian speedster, Jasprit Bumrah, who dominated batters in World Test Championship duels and inspired India’s surge to glory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in June, clinching the Player of the Tournament with 15 wickets at a phenomenal average of 8.24.
The final name on the list for the coveted accolade is Australia all-rounder Travis Head. The top ranked Men’s T20I batter will be aiming to go one better than his nomination in the same category last year, after hitting almost 1,400 runs across all formats with trademark flair.
The winner will be announced in January. (Sportsmax)