The ICC announced its Test Team of the Year 2024, featuring three Indian players - Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The team also includes players from England, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, with Australia's Test skipper and fast bowler Pat Cummins named as the captain of the side.
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