The ICC’s nomination for the 2024 Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year has sparked confusion among cricket fans. Babar Azam, Pakistan’s captain, is included in the list, but some fans are questioning the decision, especially since Jasprit Bumrah, India’s key pacer, was left out.

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Bumrah played a crucial role in India’s win in the 2024 T20 World Cup. He was the tournament’s third-highest wicket-taker, taking 15 wickets in eight matches.

His exceptional bowling performances, including an impressive 4-0-18-2 spell, helped India secure the title. In contrast, Babar Azam had a less successful World Cup.

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He scored only 122 runs in four matches, with an average of 40.66 and a strike rate of 101.66. Additionally, Babar has scored only 738 runs in 24 T20Is this year at an average of 33.54, which many fans feel doesn’t warrant a nomination for the prestigious award.

How did the fans react on Babar Azam getting nominated for ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year?

The decision has led to widespread debate on social media, with many fans expressing their surprise. Netizens are questioning the fairness of the nomination, especially when Bumrah’s contribution to India’s World Cup triumph is considered.

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Many are calling out the ICC for what they see as an error in the selection process. Several fans took to social media to express their disbelief, with some even humorously asking, “Jay Shah Kya Kar Rahe Ho?” (What is Jay Shah doing?).

Are they giving the T20I cricketer of the year of the award or who played the most T20I matches of the year award ? https://t.co/bDSEzVqLzx

— AayushKataria (@aayush11kataria) December 29, 2024

After rankings, ICC now turning these awards into a joke https://t.co/LINnUYenz6

— Prajjwal Agrawal (@40minsOfBadCric) December 29, 2024

Babar is there on that list, which, for me, shows how serious all this exercise is.

— SAW (@bonhomme_ci) December 29, 2024

Hardik Pandya in T20I in 2024:

– 352 runs (44 Avg & 152 Sr)
– 16 wickets (8.23 Eco)

But not nominated for the ICC T20I Cricketer of the year award 🤦

— Olivia Asha (@AshaOliviaUSA) December 29, 2024

Hello @ICC
There must be some mistake, how can you include over hyped, almost spent force Babar Azam in the shortlist

— Arun Dhir (@dhir_arun) December 29, 2024

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