India’s Arshdeep Singh expressed his heartfelt gratitude for all those who helped him become the fast bowler that he is today, after clinching the coveted ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of The Year award for 2024.
Arshdeep was India’s most prolific bowler in the shortest format last year, returning with 36 wickets in 18 matches at an impressive average of 13.50.
For his stunning exploits throughout the calendar year, the left-arm quick was rewarded with the Men’s T20I Cricketer of The Year honour by the ICC on Saturday (January 25).
“It feels great to win the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of The Year award. I’m really grateful to everyone who supported me and to God," said Arshdeep in a video shared by ICC on social media.
“I’m also thankful to all those who worked behind the scenes with me. Credit goes to all the staff and players who worked with me and helped get the best out of me."
His standout performance came in the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies, where he picked up 17 scalps from eight games – the joint highest in the showpiece tournament.
2024 was the year when Arshdeep established himself as a lethal operator in T20Is, taking bucket-loads of wickets with the new ball and proving to be consistently economical at the death on different pitches.
“When I talk about special moments, as every Indian would say, it was winning the (T20) World Cup final. I wish to make many more memories like the same moving forward," Arshdeep stated.
“Whether it’s being economical or taking wickets, at the start or the end, I just try to bring the best out of me and give my team good results," he added.
“I’ll cherish this moment for some time to come."
Arshdeep Singh’s stocks continues to be on the rise as he recently became India’s highest wicket-taker in the T20I format as well, taking his 97th scalp against England in the first T20I at the Eden Gardens on January 23.
Arshdeep is now eyeing a bigger milestone - 100 wickets. This will make him the first Indian to achieve the historic milestone in T20I history.
