ICC awards started in 2004 and since then ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year has been one of the most prestigious awards given to the player who performed best in test format. It is always very hard for a fast bowler to win such awards but in this article, we will tell you about those legendary names who won ICC men’s test cricketer of the year.
#1 Dale Steyn
Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn is one of those legendary fast bowlers who is arguably the best in test format. Steyn ruled this format for many years but he won the award in the starting years of his career. He won the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award in 2008 where he defeated names like Chanderpaul, Jayawardene, and Kallis.
#2 Mitchell Johnson
Former Australian left-arm fast bowler, Mitchell Johnson is second on our list. In the early 2010s, Johnson had a peak test season of his career and he got a huge reward for his consistency. He won the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award in 2014.
#3 Pat Cummins
Australian World Cup-winning captain, Pat Cummins is next on our list. Cummins won the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award in 2019. It was a great season for him as a fast bowler. He remained on top of the ICC men’s test ranking of bowlers for many days. Cummins is still one of the best fast bowlers in the world right now.
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#4 Jasprit Bumrah
The latest addition to this list is none other than the modern-day legend, Jasprit Bumrah who won ICC men’s test cricketer of the year award in 2024 after having a fantastic test season in 2024. He was the player of the series in the recently concluded BGT, he was highest wicket-taker in the India Vs England test series.
