Pat Cummins (Australia), Jasprit Bumrah (India), and Dane Patterson (South Africa) Nominated ICC Men’s Player of the Month Awarded in December 2024.
Australia captain Pat Cummins showed off his excellent skills with the bat and ball during the match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His outstanding performance led Australia to a 3-1 series victory over India and secured a spot in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) finals.
Cummins took 17 wickets in three Tests at an average of 17.64. His best bowling figures were 5/57 in Adelaide and he contributed significantly to Australia’s 10 wins.
He also made a key contribution with the bat, scoring 49 and 41 runs respectively in Melbourne, playing a crucial role in Australia’s victory.
Cummins’ leadership and all-round performance were key to winning the Australian series and qualifying for the WTC finals at Lord’s in June 2025.
Jasprit Bumrah showcased his exceptional fast bowling skills in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Despite India’s series defeat, Bumrah’s individual performance remained impressive, taking 32 wickets at an average of 14.22 in three Tests.
He took nine wickets each in the Brisbane and Melbourne Tests. His impressive bowling kept India competitive throughout the series and earned him the Player of the Series award.
Bumrah also scored the highest ever ICC Test Player Ranking points by an Indian bowler.
Dane Paterson played a vital role in securing South Africa’s place in the world economy 2025 World Trade Center Finals.
His stellar performances in the Test series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan helped the Proteas cement their place.
Patterson took 13 wickets in two Tests at an average of 16.92.
He took 5/71 against Sri Lanka and 5/61 against Pakistan to ensure victory for South Africa.
These performances helped South Africa top the WTC standings and qualify for the finals against Australia.
Each nominee has demonstrated outstanding skills and determination in December 2024, making a significant contribution to the success of their respective teams.
Pat Cummins’ all-round performance helped Australia win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and reach the WTC final.
Jasprit Bumrah, despite losing, showed his exceptional bowling prowess and won the Player of the Series award.
Dane Paterson’s impressive bowling led South Africa to victory in the crucial match and seal their place in the WTC finals.
The ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for December 2024 recognizes the outstanding contributions of these players.
The winner will be announced soon in recognition of their outstanding cricketing achievements.
Each player’s performance has a significant impact on his team’s success in December.
