Despite his legendary cricket career, Sachin Tendulkar missed out on two major awards that were later presented to Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. This article takes a closer look at these two awards, why Sachin did not win them, and the remarkable achievements of Kohli and Bumrah that earned them these honors.
ICC Awards Announced for 2024
In 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the winners of their Cricketer of the Year awards for all three formats: Test, ODI, and T20I.
| Award | Player | Format |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year | Not Announced Yet | Overall |
| ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year | Jasprit Bumrah | Test Cricket |
| ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year | Arshdeep Singh | T20 Cricket |
| ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year | Azmatullah Omarzai | ODI Cricket |
Proud Moment for India
The recognition of Indian players like Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket and Arshdeep Singh in T20I cricket brought pride to India. Bumrah’s performance was exceptional, earning him the prestigious ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award for 2024.
| Player | Award | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year | Outstanding performance in Test cricket |
ODI Award Goes to Afghanistan
In the ODI category, Azmatullah Omarzai from Afghanistan took home the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award. His consistent performances as an all-rounder in ODIs were recognized globally.
| Player | Award | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai | ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year | Excellent all-round performances in ODIs |
How Many Indians Won ICC Cricketer of the Year?
Since the award’s inception, several Indian cricketers have won the ICC Cricketer of the Year title. In the Test category, six Indian players have received this honor, while in ODIs, three Indian players have won the title a total of seven times.
| Player | Format | Number of Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Rahul Dravid | Test | 1 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | ODI | 0 |
| Virat Kohli | ODI, Test | 2 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | Test | 1 |
Shocking for Sachin Tendulkar Fans
Despite his extraordinary cricketing career, Sachin Tendulkar never won the ICC Cricketer of the Year award in either the ODI or Test formats. This fact has surprised many of his fans, who expected the Master Blaster to earn such an honor due to his unparalleled achievements.
| Player | Award | Reason for Not Winning |
|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | ICC Cricketer of the Year | Never won in ODI or Test |
Jasprit Bumrah Becomes the 6th Indian to Win ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year
Jasprit Bumrah made history in 2024 by becoming the sixth Indian cricketer to win the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award. The award was first introduced in 2004, with Rahul Dravid being the first recipient.
| Player | Year | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Rahul Dravid | 2004 | First Test Cricketer of the Year |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2024 | 6th Indian to win |
Sachin Tendulkar Cricketer of the Year Award
Although Sachin did not win in Test or ODI formats, he did receive the prestigious ICC Cricketer of the Year award in 2010. However, this was in the “Overall” category, not a format-specific award.
| Player | Year | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 2010 | ICC Cricketer of the Year (Overall) |
Summary
While Sachin Tendulkar remains one of the greatest cricketers of all time, his omission from the ICC Cricketer of the Year award in Test and ODI formats is a curious and surprising fact. On the other hand, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have taken home these prestigious awards, highlighting their incredible contributions to Indian cricket.
