Jasprit Bumrah dominated world Test cricket in 2024 with 71 wickets from 13 matches at an average of 14.92, including five five-wicket hauls. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin were also standout performers for India, contributing 48 and 47 wickets respectively. Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav rounded out the top five Indian wicket-takers, showcasing strong team depth.
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