India's Jasprit Bumrah is nominated for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year and Test Cricketer of the Year for his exceptional 2024 performance. Competitors include England's Joe Root and Harry Brook, Australia's Travis Head, and Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis. Bumrah's consistent performance across conditions stands out.
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